Savory Recipes

Empress 1908 – Aviation

Balanced with a touch of sweetness, the Empress Aviation is an early 20th century classic revamped and ready for take-off. Fun fact: this is Nicole’s favorite cocktail, and the same recipe used by bartenders at Vesper Bar, located in the famous Las Vegas Cosmopolitan! 

empress 1908 gin aviation cocktail with nicole eacuello - how to make an aviation cocktail

Empress Aviation

Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
  • 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Shake ingredients on ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. 
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