Aviation Cocktail (Harry Craddock's recipe)

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Serve in

Martini glass...
1¾ fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
¾ fl oz Luxardo Maraschino Originale Liqueur
½ fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ fl oz Chilled water (omit if wet ice)
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Luxardo Maraschino cherry (& optional sugar rim)

Comment:

This is a fantastic, tangy cocktail and dangerously easy to drink - too many of these and you really will be flying.

About:

A well-established vintage cocktail.

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