SWO Astra

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
3⁄4 oz Crème de Violette
3⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

Notes

My first adventure with a new ingredient: Velvet Falernum.

History

I just read about today (28 May) being Ernst Stavros Blofeld's birthday and some interesting history of the Ad Astra cocktail.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Carl N.
Year
2022
Is an
altered recipe
Reference

https://drunkardsalmanac.com/ad-astra-cocktail/

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