Taste profile
Strong, balanced, balanced, and smooth.
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Aviation
Aviation combines Gin, Lemon Juice, Maraschino Liqueur in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for date night.
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IBAClassic
Quick fact
The aviation is a cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice. Some recipes omit the crème de violette. It is served straight up, in a cocktail glass.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.
- 3Garnish with a cherry.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Aviation is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Lemon Juice, Maraschino Liqueur.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Gin, Lemon Juice, Maraschino Liqueur. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Aviation is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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The aviation is a cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice. Some recipes omit the crème de violette. It is served straight up, in a cocktail glass.
The aviation is a cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice. Some recipes omit the crème de violette. It is served straight up, in a cocktail glass.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Cocktail
IBA category
Unforgettables
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice.
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Image credit: Michael Styne https://www.flickr.com/photos/mstyne/
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