#32 · classic
Aviation
Aviation ranks #32 among the 50 classics on this map — a gin drink that reads sweet and balanced between refreshing and spirit-forward. Floral, sky-coloured gin sour with violet and maraschino.
- Gin
- Shaken
- Coupe
- Strong · ~22% abv
Flavor position
On the flavor map, Aviation sits in the sweet & refreshing corner (sweet–bitter score 36, refreshing–boozy score 44).
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Ingredients
- 45 ml gin
- 15 ml maraschino
- 7 ml crème de violette
- 15 ml lemon juice
Method
- Add 45 ml gin, 15 ml maraschino, 7 ml crème de violette, 15 ml lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with cherry.