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Aviation (Difford's recipe)
Citrusy, floral gin with a lightly sour finish
David Selle
30th August 2024 at 16:31
I find that shaking this cocktail results in a "cloudy" appearance where the pleasing color of the creme de violette is all but lost, but I don't like it stirred. So I shake the drink minus the creme de violette. Then add it to the glass and pour the shaken ingredients on top. Comes out looking (and tasting) great.
26th January 2025 at 05:32
Hi David, this is why I too layer it - see my layered aviation!! Also depends what crème de violette you have.