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Aviation Cocktail (Harry Craddock's recipe)

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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