Gin, maraschino cherry liqueur, lemon juice and the elusive crème de violette liqueur create the classic Aviation cocktail. Recipe below.

THIS CLASSIC GIN COCKTAIL FIRST APPEARED in the early 20th century. Its lively, lemony, floral flavor made it an enduring hit. Then in 1960, its key ingredient went missing and grounded the flight-named drink. Continue reading “Once grounded, the Aviation cocktail takes flight again” →