Cocktails
Aviation
Aviation is a floral, citrus-led classic with a polished gin base and a distinctive elegant edge. Served chilled, it suits occasions where the drink should feel refined, aromatic and memorable.
At a Glance
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients & Tools
- 4.5 clGinBase Spirit
- 1.5 cllemon juiceJuice
- 1.5 clmaraschino liqueurLiqueur Modifier
How to Make It
- Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice.Shaken
- Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken
- Garnish with a cherry.Garnish
How to Serve
- Glass
- Cocktail Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Taste profile
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- High ABV
- Full-bodied
Practical notes
Variations
Easy ways to adjust Aviation
For a sharper version, increase the citrus slightly. For a rounder version, add a touch more sweetener or use a richer base ingredient, but avoid hiding the fresh acidity.
When to choose it
How to decide if Aviation is right for you
Aviation is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 31.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip Aviation if...
Skip Aviation if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.
About this drink
The Aviation was created by Hugo Ensslin in early-20th-century New York, with a published recipe in his 1916 book Recipes for Mixed Drinks. The crème de violette ingredient disappeared from many later versions, which is why modern Aviations vary in color and floral intensity.
When to serve
- AperitifSuggested from its dry and botanical notes.
- Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
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Food pairings
Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
May be limited
Not compatible
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Gin4.5 cl
Lemon Juice1.5 cl
Maraschino Liqueur1.5 cl
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I make an Aviation at home?
- Yes. The Aviation uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.