Channel the 1920s Jazz Age with this sparkling variation on the classic Aviation cocktail. It’s based on a sophisticated combination of gin and maraschino cherry liqueur, with a splash of crème de violette for its perfume. Choose small vintage Champagne coupes to serve this intriguing cocktail in roaring 20s style.
Aviation Royale
Print ThisIngredients
- 25 ml gin
- 10 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp maraschino liqueur
- Dash crème de violette
- Well-chilled Champagne, to top up
- Maraschino cherry, to garnish
Instructions
Pour the first four ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and stir well.
Strain into a chilled Champagne coupe and top up with Champagne. Garnish with a maraschino cherry on a stainless-steel cocktail stick and serve.
