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Aviation Cocktail (Savoy spec.)
Tangy gin-laced lemon sourness with aromatic maraschino - too many of these and you really will be flying
29th June 2020 at 16:12
This recipe is still great without the creme de violette and a firm favourite in our house; plus I don't have any creme de violette !
31st May 2020 at 10:43
Wot. No Violette?
13th October 2020 at 16:42
I wondered about that! I suppose since most folks find it difficult to find. I imagine replacing it with some kind of rose liqueur could be interesting. Not violette but a different floral note. Even a dash of rose water perhaps...?
31st May 2020 at 10:51
Nope, sadly no creme de violette in The Savoy Cocktail Book version of this classic. Please see our Hall of Fame for my Aviation recipe with the all-important creme de violette. However, many folks don’t have a bottle of creme de violette handy, hence our inclusion of the above recipe under Cocktails Made Easy.
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