Floral Gin Aviation with Maraschino and Crème de Violette

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A classic floral gin cocktail featuring maraschino liqueur and crème de violette, balanced with fresh lemon juice for a bright and aromatic experience. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 cup of ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and add 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur, 0.25 oz crème de violette, and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker feels cold and condensation forms.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 lemon twist by expressing its oils over the drink and resting it on the rim.

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