Aviation co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the main liqueur in the Aviation co*cktail? ›

The Aviation combines gin, maraschino liqueur and fresh lemon juice alongside that crème de violette, creating a unique, floral co*cktail. Gin provides a sturdy base, while maraschino liqueur lends its trademark bittersweet cherry notes and lemon adds necessary acidity.

It all starts with our precise blend of botanicals – cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and two kinds of orange peel.

Almost all the classic drinks you know and love, from the Daiquiri to the Gimlet or the Margarita come down to the same basic ratio: 2:1:1. That's two parts spirit, one part sweet, and one part sour, commonly known as the Golden Ratio.

Though it largely follows the template of a classic gin sour — gin and lemon juice balanced by sugar, the latter in the form of maraschino liqueur — the drink's signature color and flavor comes from crème de violette, or violet liqueur.

What Gin works best in an Aviation? If you like the floral nature of the drink (and probably go a little heavy on the Violette as a result), try the likes of Cotswolds Gin with its huge lavender and grapefruit top notes, or Brooklyn Gin that combines similar floral tones with a medley of citrus.

Aviation co*cktail (Harry Craddock's recipe)

Popular in the 1940s, the Blue Moon co*cktail is an Aviation with gin, lemon juice and Crème Yvette liqueur (or crème de violette) but without maraschino. The recipe appears on the back label of Crème Yvette bottles dating from the period.

Actor Ryan Reynolds acquired a stake in the brand from Davos in February 2018. On August 17, 2020, Aviation was sold to Diageo, whose liquor lineup includes the gin Tanqueray, as well as Smirnoff vodka, and Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky. Reynolds still maintains an "ongoing ownership interest" in Aviation.

The actor also cofounded and sold Aviation American Gin for $610 million. Reynolds reportedly netted as much as $122 million from the deal.

The Winner: Aviation American Gin and Drapo Dry Vermouth

To me, this is very much the archetype for a dry, gin martini.

What is the classic co*cktail formula? ›

The 2-1-1 co*cktail Formula

The ratio refers to 2 ounces of spirit, 1 ounce of sweet, and 1 ounce of sour. Here we've provided examples of each element, but keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive: Spirits: Aperol, campari, gin, mezcal, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, wine, etc.

The Golden Ratio

Get a perfectly flavor-balanced co*cktail with the bartender's golden ratio of 2:1:1. That means, 2 parts spirit, 1 part sweet, and 1 part sour. First, you'll begin with 2 parts of your spirit of choice: vodka, gin, rum – what have you. Secondly, add that to a mixing tin with ice.

The Aviation

Combine all ingredients in co*cktail shaker with Ice. Shake, then strain into Coupe glass with Ice. Garnish with brandied Cherry.

Whatever the reason for the recipe discrepancy, Craddock's version is what most bartenders today know as the Aviation, but without any clue of the reason behind its moniker. But when you add the crème de violette, the drink name suddenly becomes obvious, because the drink takes on a sky blue color.

The Aviation is hard to resist: It's tasty, has a great pedigree, and is also really, really pretty. This once-forgotten classic has made quite a comeback in the past decade or so, mostly at fancy co*cktail bars. But it's easy to make at home, provided you're willing to track down the right ingredients!

The drink that Red orders for Agent Keen is a classic co*cktail called an Aviation. First published in 1916, it was meant to symbolize the wonder of the quickly expanding field of aviation. The Aviation is made with top-shelf gin, Maraschino liqueur, Crème de Violette and fresh lemon juice.

What Is Aperol? Aperol is a bright orange, bittersweet apéritif liqueur with a low (11%) alcohol content. Aperol, like other apéritifs, is meant to stimulate the appetite and is typically consumed before dinner. Aperol is perhaps best known as the star ingredient of a popular co*cktail, the Aperol Spritz.

The Aviation is a crisp, bright and lively gin co*cktail, but the floral notes from the crème de violette are what make it unique and memorable, and give it that lovely pale lavender color.

The aviation can be considered a variation on the Gin sour, using maraschino as its sweetener. The Blue Moon co*cktail is made with gin, lemon juice, and crème de violette or Creme Yvette, without maraschino. The Moonlight co*cktail is made with gin, lime juice, Cointreau, and crème de violette.