A classic from 1917 that pays homage to the wild blue yonder.

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<li>2 oz. Plymouth gin</li>
<li>1/2 oz. Maraschino liqueur</li>
<li>1/4 oz. Creme de Violette</li>
<li>3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice</li>
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Place all components in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
Pour into a coupe or Nick &amp; Nora and garnish with a cherry.

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Photos by Lisa Denkinger

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