Aviation
Gin · Coupe
Created by Hugo Ensslin in 1916, this gin cocktail gained popularity during Prohibition. The crème de violette gives it a distinctive purple hue that was fashionable in the 1920s.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 24% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | floral, citrus, sophisticated, violet |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur0.5 oz
- Crème de Violette0.25 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
- Lemon Peel1 twist
Method
- Add gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice to shaker
- Fill with ice and shake well
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with lemon twist
Pro Tips
- Hugo Ensslin's 1916 creation — gin + maraschino + crème de violette + lemon.
- Crème de violette gives it a distinctive sky-purple color; the flavor is subtle.
- Rothman & Winter is the most widely-available violette; Tempus Fugit is smoother.