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The Aviation Royale Cocktail

The Aviation Royale Cocktail Recipe
A sparkling riff on the classic Aviation—gin, crème de violette, maraschino, fresh lemon, and a bubbly top of chilled sparkling wine.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Coupe or flute glass

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 0.5 oz crème de violette
  • 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz sparkling wine, chilled
  • 1 lemon twist or maraschino cherry garnish
  • ice

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add gin, crème de violette, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice.
  • Shake vigorously until well-chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  • Double strain into a chilled coupe or flute.
  • Top gently with chilled sparkling wine and give a brief, gentle stir.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist or a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a drier profile, use Brut sparkling wine and keep the maraschino liqueur to 0.25 oz. If you prefer more citrus brightness, increase lemon juice slightly to taste. Double straining keeps the cocktail silky and clear.