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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 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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
 

  1. Combine gin, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  2. 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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