Elder Aviator

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
½	fl oz	St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
¼	fl oz	Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½	fl oz	Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

A floral riff on the classic Aviation.

About:

Created in 2006 by yours truly (Simon Difford), London, England.

For the full story behind the origins of the Aviation and its many variations see our Aviation page.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 176 calories in one serving of Elder Aviator.

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