Propeller Skies

This story starts, like most do, with recurring Propeller Skies character The Photographer. Or maybe it starts with Crunk B, who conned me into purchasing Der Pinguin. Or, the story could start with Paul Harrington and Laura Moorhead’s Cocktail: The Drinks Bible for the 21st Century*.

the set up

The Photogapher hooked a cracka up with a sweet cocktail shaker for Christmas. I anticipated mixing a few Martinis with it New Years Eve, while listening to music I want to hear and eating Cool Ranch Doritos in the comfort of my ghetto fabulous crib. So I stopped by Green’s for some supplies. Like every time for the last five years, I checked the liqueur shelf for maraschino liqueur. Could it be? Oh, hell, yes. Score! Maraschino liqueur was the last key ingredient** missing from my liquor cabinet. I had already obtained Plymouth Gin and more varieties of bitters*** than Atlanta has Peachtree Streets.

finally, the aviation

Made with only three ingredients, the Aviation is deceptively simple, yet mighty tasty. In the aforementioned volume, Mr. Harrington notes the Aviation has been described as a “Pixi Stix with a juniper aftertaste.” While not inaccurate, that description does not do the drink justice. Lemonade with a hint of cherry is more accurate. Tart and refreshing, The Aviation is Smoove as hell.

notes:

* Buy it, the book is worth the ducats. Of course I got mine while it was still in print for substantially less and will not be parting with it for any price.
** I am still looking for Amer Picon - if any readers know where to find it north of Macon, please leave a note in the comments.
*** Thanks to Ruthie for dragging one kind back from the frozen north.

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