Aviation

7 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Plymouth gin
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
  • 1/4 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish
  • 1 brandied cherry (see page 36), for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour the gin, juice, liqueur, and syrup into a mixing glass.
  2. 2
    Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
  3. 3
    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. 4
    Add the bitters and garnish with the lemon wheel and cherry.
  5. 5
    Dominant Flavors: juniper and citrus
  6. 6
    Body: light, crisp citrus-driven
  7. 7
    Dryness: medium to dry
  8. 8
    Complexity: medium
  9. 9
    Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: maraschino cherry
  10. 10
    Finish: medium, lingering with maraschino overtones
  11. 11
    Glass: cocktail

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