Garnish:
Lemon zest twist (& optional sugar rim)
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 3⁄4 fl oz | Rutte Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Créme de violette liqueur |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
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Comment:
Benefits from a long shake/dilution. Citrus, floral gin with a slightly sour finish.
Variant:
Blue Moon
About:
My (Simon Difford) adaptation of Hugo R. Ensslin's Aviation Cocktail in his 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks.
For the full story behind the origins of the Aviation and its many variations see our Aviation page.
