The charming Solomon Siegel joined us last week to mix up classic Aviation cocktails at a Tourism Victoria reception.

Solomon and Valerie serve up a classic

The Aviation

~A cocktail fit for a queen

2 oz Victoria Gin
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz marachino liqueur
1 dash Crème de Violette

Combine ingredients in a shaker.
Add ice. Shake until the outside of the tin shows condensation.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

photo by Mary Jane Howland.