Aviation Cocktail
Chill cocktail glass. Stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
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Some brands of Maraschino are sweeter than others. You may have to experiment a little with the Maraschino to lemon juice ratio.
Gary Regan, author of The Joy of Mixology, says that Hugo Ensslin first mentions this drink in his book, "Recipes for Mixed Drinks". This was circa 1916 when aviation was still new and wild. Hugo was a bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York City.
During the 1930's, the Aviation Cocktail grew in popularity as aviation blossomed during its golden age. After many years of neglect, the cocktail has had a bit of a resurgence recently. Let's keep that going--grab your shaker and give it a try.