Jump To Recipe Print Recipe Aviation an alcoholic cocktail based on gin, maraschino cherry liqueur, Crème de Violette violet liqueur and lemon juice. The cocktail is so named, most likely because of its silvery-gray color, which is reminiscent of the sky and the rapidly developing aviation at the time of the invention of the cocktail (early 20th century). Classified as an all day cocktail. Included in the list of official cocktails of the International Bartenders Association (IBA), category "Unforgettable" Print Recipe Prep Time 3 min Cook Time 3 min Total Time 6 mins Difficulty: Beginner Estimated Cost: 3 Best Season: Summer Instructions Cocktail recipe Aviation:Pour 15 ml of lemon juice, 20 ml of maraschino liqueur, 5 ml of violet liqueur and 50 ml of gin into a mixing glassFill a glass with ice cubes and gently stir with a cocktail spoonPour through a strainer into a chilled cocktail glassGarnish with a cocktail cherry Boulevardier Previous Ramos gin fizz 3 mins Beginner Next