© Lucas Allen
Charlotte Voisey loves sour marasca cherries. “They bring such a complex richness to a cocktail, as well as great color,” she says. She uses them three ways in this creamy riff on the Aviation, made with crème de violette: muddled; in liqueur form (real maraschino liqueur, which is clear, is made from marasca cherries); and as a simple garnish. Slideshow: More Great Gin Cocktails
How to Make It
Step
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the brandied cherries. Add the gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white and shake well. Add ice and shake again. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe and garnish the drink with the lemon twist and skewered marasca cherries.