I coined the name Aviatrix while searching for a gin-based cocktail to add to the summer playbook. During my quest, I stumbled across the aviator, a classic drink, but new to me. It was delicious, but the amount of lemon juice left me puckering a little more than I cared for.
Curiosity got the better of me, so I started experimenting. Playing with different juices and ingredients, I landed on lime as a substitute. Lime’s natural sweetness and softer tang felt like the perfect complement. I kept the core ingredients, adjusted the proportions, and swapped in lime juice. The result? The Aviatrix was born.
This cocktail is as beautiful as it is delicious. The crème de violette lends it a delicate purple hue, making it as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the palate. It checks all the boxes for a perfect summer drink—cool, refreshing, and just the right balance of sweet and tart.
The Aviatrix has become a signature at my 411 Social, so much so that friends often call ahead, requesting to swing by for one. How could I possibly say no to such a reasonable and flattering request? After all, crafting this cocktail and sharing it with friends is half the fun.
If you’re looking for a drink that feels as light and breezy as its name, the Aviatrix is ready to take flight. Cheers! Print
Aviatrix
Gin, lime, maraschino and creme de violette!
Ingredients
- 2–1/2 oz Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire gin
- 1/2 oz Luxardo marischino liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz Creme de Violette
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker one third to half way with ice
- Add the ingredients and shake or stir the devil out of it to chill
- Strain and pour into a frozen cocktail glass