Aviation Cocktail: The Curious Case of the Missing Violet

Learn about the Aviation cocktail's main ingredients: gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice. See why crème de violette is sometimes left out.

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The Aviation cocktail uses gin, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. Some recipes skip the violet liqueur, which gives it a purple color.

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With my post today, let’s dive into the fascinating history of the Mojito, its vibrant green components, and its journey from Cuban shores to global popularity. 🍹🇨🇺🍋

Read it here: https://discovermyeurope.eu/the-refreshing-tale-of-the-mojito-cocktail/

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For those who are familiar with the Cafe Royal Cocktail Book (1937), this is a fascinating history of the venue, a favorite with bohemians from Britain and expats from France, and it is available for free download.

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https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315125503-79/london-caf%C3%A9-royal-steve-bradshaw

Donn Beach was known as 'the father of the tiki bar' and created the first Tiki themed restaurant called Don the Beachcomber in 1933. The restaurant also opened other chains throughout the United States during the 40’s & 50’s. Beach famously created the #Zombie cocktail that he first served at the New York World Fair in 1939.🍹#tikibar #cocktailhistory #donthebeachcomber #donnbeach #rum #maitai #zombie

https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/2879/people/donn-beach