Aviation – IBA

• London dry gin45 ml
• Maraschino liqueur15 ml
• Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)15 ml
• Crème de Violette liqueur1 bsp

Garnish

• Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

1. Pre-chill a glass
2. Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 45 ml · Maraschino liqueur 15 ml · Lemon juice 15 ml · Crème de Violette liqueur 1 bsp
3. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass
4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry (opt.)

History

First created in New York in the early 1900s, the Aviation became a pale-blue icon thanks to its rare floral twist. Its mix of bright citrus, cherry complexity, and violet perfume made it one of the most striking cocktails of its era. Though it briefly disappeared, modern revivals brought it back into the spotlight. It’s admired for its delicate balance of sharpness and elegance. A sip of Aviation feels like drifting into a sky of light and color.