| IBA official cocktail | |
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| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Standard garnish | maraschino cherry |
| Standard drinkware | &sq=&lang=&file=File:Cocktail_Glass_(Martini).svg) |
| IBA specified ingredients† |
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| Preparation | Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake with cracked ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. |
| Commonly served | All day |
| Some recipes include crème de violette or Creme Yvette. † Aviation recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
The aviation is a cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice. Some recipes omit the crème de violette. It is served straight up, in a cocktail glass.