The aviation cocktail is a fantastic classic cocktail with a long and rocky past
It is a stunning cocktail to look at and the most popular recipe to feature crème de violette
The floral taste is also captivating, and in a true old-fashioned style, it requires just a few ingredients
The Aviation is a crisp, bright and lively gin cocktail, but the floral notes from the crème de violette are what make it unique and memorable, and give it that lovely pale lavender color
What Maraschino Liqueur Should I Use?The liqueur’s newfound availability led to the Aviation reappearing on bar menus across the United States market, as bartenders rediscovered this classic recipe
The Aviation combines gin, maraschino liqueur and fresh lemon juice alongside that crème de violette, creating a unique, floral cocktail
