A delicate, floral twist on the classic Aviation cocktail, the Lavender Aviation combines smooth gin and maraschino liqueur with fresh lemon juice and a splash of fragrant lavender syrup. This aromatic drink is perfect for springtime or whenever you want a refreshing yet elegant cocktail.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 150 kcal
- 45 ml gin
- 15 ml maraschino liqueur
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml lavender syrup
- Ice
- Optional garnish: candied lavender or lemon twist
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and lavender syrup.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or candied lavender if desired.
- To make lavender syrup: simmer equal parts sugar and water with dried lavender flowers until the sugar dissolves, then strain.
- Adjust lavender syrup quantity to taste for a more or less floral flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute gin and maraschino with lavender lemonade or floral tonic water.
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