Aviation
The Aviation is a strong gin sour, herbal and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a coupe. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 59 out of 100
- Sweet
- 42 out of 100
- Fruity
- 42 out of 100
- Herbal
- 63 out of 100
- Boozy
- 81 out of 100
How to make an Aviation
To make an Aviation, shake with ice and strain into a coupe: 1½ oz gin, ½ oz lemon juice and ½ oz maraschino liqueur.
You'll need
- Gin1½ oz
- lemon juice½ oz
- maraschino liqueur½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a coupe: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin, lemon juice and maraschino liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled coupe.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Aviation questions
What does an Aviation taste like?
Mostly herbal and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Aviation?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Aviation and a Casino?
Both use gin, lemon juice and maraschino liqueur. The Casino uses Orange bitters. Both are shaken, but the Aviation goes in a coupe and the Casino in a cocktail glass. The Casino is the stronger of the two.
Should an Aviation be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Aviations in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz gin, 3 oz lemon juice and 3 oz maraschino liqueur in a jug and chill it. Add 3 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Aviation in?
A coupe or cocktail glass.