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Aviation

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Another classic — floral, refreshing, and pretty.

Cocktail Ingredients

2 ounces gin (such as Tanqueray)
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
1/2 ounce crème de violette (violet liqueur)
1 sour cherry, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Wet shake: Combine all ingredients in a Boston Shaker, shake with ice, strain into a (preferably chilled) coup glass.

Extra points

Other variations:

Sources

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