Aviation

Spirit:  2 oz London Dry Gin

Sweetener:  .5 oz Maraschino Liqueur, .25 oz Simple Syrup

Acid/Bitter:  .75 oz Lemon Juice, Dash of Creme de Violette Liqueur

Garnish:  Maraschino cherry

Preparation:  Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shaker.  Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass.  Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

This recipe is from the Cocktails 101 booklet from Paul McGee of The Whistler in Chicago.