Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The Aviation is a light and floral gin cocktail which has a couple of variations, but this violet-tinged beauty by Hugo Ensslin has become the most well known.

This is a 'Make it Quick' version - longer comparison episode here:
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SPECS:
50ml (1 2/3oz) gin
10ml (1/3oz) maraschino liqueur
5ml (1/6oz) crème de violette
20ml (2/3oz) lemon juice
5ml (1/6oz) sugar syrup
And a cherry to garnish

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