✈️ Aviation

Sky blue elegance – the pre-Prohibition beauty

🌿 Pre-Prohibition Classic

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  3. Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

Pro Tips

💜 The Violette Question

Crème de violette was unavailable in the US for decades, so many Aviation recipes omitted it. The violette is essential for the sky-blue color and floral complexity.

⚖️ Balance is Key

Too much violette tastes like soap; too little and it's just purple. ¼ oz is the sweet spot. Start there and adjust to taste.

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