Aviation Cocktail

A cult-ish favorite among the most serious cocktail aficionados, this pre-prohibition era gin drink is making a comeback. Serve 'up' and garnish with a cherry.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 1

Course: beverage, cocktail

Cuisine: classic, European

Calories: 168

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 fluid ounces gin
1 tablespoon maraschino liqueur
¼ fluid ounce lemon juice
1 cup ice
maraschino cherry for garnish

Equipment

Coupe or martini glass
Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Jigger
Bar spoon
Mixing glass or cocktail shaker

Method

Combine gin, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 6gFat: 1gPotassium: 31mgVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mg

Notes

The Diplomat is a refined, lower-ABV cocktail that balances dry and sweet vermouth with a touch of cherry and bitters.

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Aviation Cocktail