304436 Sun Jun 25 14:43:29 -0700 2006 9 18 Manhattan 0 1711147 Anyone in NY have any ideas where I can buy a bottle of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur in order to make a proper Aviation cocktail? Sherry-Lehman does not carry it, nor do other midtown liquor stores I have tried. I have a bottle of Stock, but I understand that Luxardo is the standard-bearer. Thanks! Sun Jun 25 14:43:29 -0700 2006 10213 bobbyrab 1 1711369 Not that this is any specific help, but I also strongly recommend the Maraska brand of Maraschino liqueuer. It tends to be more difficult to find even than Luxardo, but if you spot it, it's good stuff! I haven't compared the two directly to really be able to say if one's better than the other. g Sun Jun 25 18:09:00 -0700 2006 1711147 12179 gromit 1 1712296 Park Ave. liquor (on Madison near 42nd St.) was able to get it from their distributor a couple of years ago. Other than that, I spent about a week once trying to find someone who had it on the shelves. Unless someone's sneaked a bottle or two into their store since then, forget it. Mon Jun 26 11:29:57 -0700 2006 1711147 11980 MikeG 1 1712297 Park Ave. liquor (on Madison near 42nd St.) was able to get it from their distributor a couple of years ago. Other than that, I spent about a week once trying to find someone who had it on the shelves. Unless someone's sneaked a bottle or two into their store since then, forget it. Mon Jun 26 11:31:04 -0700 2006 1711147 11980 MikeG 1 1713489 I got my bottle at Park Ave. liquor a couple months ago, and they had more in stock... can't imagine this moves too quickly. Mon Jun 26 21:51:52 -0700 2006 1711147 12436 danoots 1 1715314 Thanks to all for you suggestions. I snagged a bottle today at Astor Wines & Spirits and just had the opportunity to try some straight. It tastes much more complex than the Stock maraschino with both a hint of sweetness and bitterness all at once. Tonight I will try the venerated Aviation Cocktail! Tue Jun 27 21:34:20 -0700 2006 1711147 10213 bobbyrab 1 1717845 As someone who has only had the Maraska -- pretty much the only brand I've seen here in Los Angeles -- I'm curious to know how it compares to the Luxardo or Stock. Has anyone tried all three? Thu Jun 29 00:52:22 -0700 2006 1711147 10875 BHAppeal 1 1719637 OK, what's in an Aviation cocktail and how did yours come out? I have a bottle of Stock maraschino liqueur and I'd love to try it. TIA Thu Jun 29 20:47:32 -0700 2006 1711147 10310 efdee 1 1719758 OK, there are variations but here is the one I made: 1 1/4 oz. of gin 1/4 oz. maraschino liqueur 1/4 oz. lemon juice (to taste) Shake it with crushed ice and serve in a cocktail glass..delicious and oh-so classic! Thu Jun 29 21:37:23 -0700 2006 1711147 10213 bobbyrab 1 1722936 hi Bobbyrab, I'm glad that you found Luxardo at Astor Place. I know that LeNell's in Red Hook also carries it, and other crazy hard to find liquors. It was the only place in town I was able to find Parfait Amour. Sat Jul 01 19:32:51 -0700 2006 1711147 12171 bolletje