Aviation

classic #cocktail #gin #pre-prohibition

Spec

  • 2 oz Gin (London Dry)
  • 0.5 oz Lemon juice (fresh)
  • 0.5 oz Maraschino liqueur (Luxardo)
  • 0.25 oz Crème de Violette

Build

Shake all ingredients with ice for 12 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish, or a brandied cherry sunk to the bottom if guest requests.

Story

Hugo Ensslin, 1916. Crème de Violette disappeared post-Prohibition; the drink was bastardized for decades without it. Re-correct version is what we serve.

Service note

Coupe, no ice, no garnish unless requested. Sky-blue color is the visual cue.

Tasting notes

Floral, tart, dry. The violette is perfume; the maraschino is the body. Should not taste like grandma's perfume.

Costing

  • Pour cost: $2.65
  • Menu price: $17
  • Margin: 84%

Costing is directional. Confirm against current beverage grid when invoices update.