Aviation got its name because of the purple and blue sky-like color of the crème de violette. It was created in the early 1900s when the U.S. was very excited about the newness of air travel.

The Aviation is a pre-Prohibition cocktail that bounced back in a big way in the 2000s, and then became passé--but should it be?

The Aviation cocktail is a tricky drink. Not necessarily because its ingredients are complex, but because it's not easily understood. Is it supposed to be white or purple?

It lends a floral aroma and sweetness to the aviation, as well as a distinctive blue hue. So I decided to improvise, aiming to retain the floral tones, as well as the lemony sweet-and-sour notes.

THE LAYOVER. 2 ounces gin. 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur. 1/4 ounce elderflower liqueur. 1/4 ounce ginger liqueur. 1/4 ounce lemon juice. Fresh mint, to garnish ...

The Layover. Start to finish: 5 minutes. Servings: 1. 2 ounces gin. ¼ ounce maraschino liqueur. ¼ ounce elderflower liqueur. ¼ ounce ginger liqueur. ¼ ounce lemon juice ...

Can’t get airborne with an aviation cocktail? You need a layover. A friend recently mentioned that his favorite cocktail was the aviation, a sweet-and-sour gin and maraschino cocktail he&#821… ...