Aviation cocktail

The Aviation is a cocktail made of

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1 ounce maraschino liqueur

Shake or stir with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Serve with a cherry.

Maraschino liqueur is hard to find in the United States, and many bars do not stock it. Common brands of maraschino are Luxardo and Stock. Other cherry-flavored liqueurs or the syrup from maraschino cherries should not be substituted, as they are much sweeter and have a very different taste.

See also the Wikipedia Cocktail Guide.