Unfiltered Aviation

I first came up with this cocktail specifically for an event at the Trammel Crow Museum of Asian Art in downtown Dallas in 2018. The original recipe did not include gin. When I began working for Zephyr Gin, I was in need of a few cocktails to pitch to Asian-inspired restaurants, and after playing around with the proportions of the original version of the unfiltered aviation, I was able to come up with a version including gin. This is that version. Kesaku at the top of the Thompson Hotel has had this cocktail on the menu since opening last year.

-Trevor

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Ingredients

• 1 oz. Zephyr Gin

• 2 oz. Unfiltered Sake (Negori)

• 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice

• 0.25 oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur

• 0.25 oz. Creme de Violette

• 0.25 oz. Italicus Bergamot Liqueur

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 DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice.

2. Shake until chilled

3. Strain up or on the rocks.

4. Garnish with an orchid or with a lemon twist.