Sparkling Aviation
Happy 4th of July! In celebration, we’ll be making a riff on a classic cocktail, the Aviation. A normal aviation consists of Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice, and Creme De Violette. In honor of the sparklers, we’ve decided to kick it up a notch with a little sparkling Moscato!
- 2 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Creme De Violette
- 1 oz Sparkling Moscato
Combine Gin, Maraschino Liqueuer, and Lemon Juice in a shaker with ice. Shake, and strain into a martini glass. Top with 1 oz of Sparkling Moscato. Using a bar spoon against the side of the glass, slowly pour a 1/2 oz of creme de violette to finish.
Sparkling Aviation Notes
The Sparkling Aviation uses a technique to layer it, sometimes known as Pousse Cafe style.
- Pousse Cafe – This refers to a style of drink in which components are layered by density. In this case, the Creme De Violette is lighter than the drinker, which allows it to sink.
- Creme De Violette – I prefer The Bitter Truth here, I think the violette flavor is nicer, and it’s more blue than many others on the market.
- Gin – I prefer Old Tom Gin here for it’s slightly sweeter, softer nature.
Cheers!