Aviation

By jedrew_52

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) gin
• 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) Maraska maraschino liqueur
• 1/4 teaspoon simple syrup
• 1 cup ice cubes

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

In cocktail shaker, combine lemon juice, gin, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass and drop in cherry.

Bartender's note:
To make homemade maraschino cherries: Fill a mason jar or sealable crock with pitted Bing cherries, add Maraska maraschino liqueur to cover, seal the jar, and let stand at least 3 months and up to 1 year.