Aviation

You can lounge at length with this luxuriously lavender liquid. While the gin serves as a solid base, notes of cherry in the liqueur and the tartness of the lemon serve to create a unique and slightly floral delight. And for the ultimate beautification of this already gorgeous cocktail, garnish it with a brandied cherry.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Beefeater gin
• 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
• 1/4 ounce creme de violette
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Garnish: brandied cherry

Steps

1. Add the gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with a brandied cherry.