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Aviation
shakenCoupecocktail cherry24% vol
Sky-lilac and slightly mysterious: gin, maraschino, violet liqueur and lemon. The color of dusk at altitude, the taste of a very good idea.
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Ingredients
- London Dry Gin50 ml
- Maraschino liqueur12 ml
- Crème de violette8 ml
- Fresh lemon juice20 ml
≈ 113 ml · 2.1 standard drinks
Open in the Mix LabHow to
- 1Shake with ice until frost forms.
- 2Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3Drop one good cherry to the bottom — the sunset at altitude.
Remy's tip
Crème de violette is the whole point AND the danger — a few ml too many and you are drinking grandma's perfume. Measure like a jeweller.
