The Aviation co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Aviation Gin? ›

It all starts with our precise blend of botanicals – cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, juniper, and two kinds of orange peel. The botanicals are suspended in a neutral grain spirit for 18 hours in macerating tanks.

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.

An aviation has the dry herbal notes of gin, bright citrus flavor from lemon juice, and sweetness and floral fun from maraschino cherry liqueur and crème de violette liqueur. It's served straight-up, so make sure the co*cktail is icy-cold and pour it into a cold glass so the drink stays cold longer.

The primary three ingredients used in the majority of gins are juniper, coriander and angelica. Even though these are the most popular, there are hundreds of flowers, roots, fruits, berries and nuts that are used to create a palate for each gin that makes it distinctive.

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.

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So named due to the crème de violette giving the co*cktail a pale sky-blue colour, the Aviation dates from the early age of aeronautics when air travel was a glamorous luxury that only the rich could afford. Choosing the right brand of crème de violette is crucial to the look and taste of this co*cktail.

It may sound simple, but magic occurs when making it as an Empress gin co*cktail. The lemon transitions the deep indigo, purple-like hue to a lighter pink. It's bubbly and beautiful, and you're sure to love it.

Most producers begin with a “neutral spirit” as the base. Generally, this neutral spirit is made from a mixture of potato, rye, wheat, or corn. In other words, they begin with vodka. So, when it comes to gin, it's simply a flavored vodka where the main flavor is derived from juniper berries.

Are you looking to make an entirely non-alcoholic version of the Aviation co*cktail? You can create a refreshing and flavorful non-alcoholic gin Aviation co*cktail by replacing Maraschino Liqueur with Maraschino cherry juice and Creme de Violette with lavender simple syrup.

Can you drink Aviation Gin straight? ›

The answer is yes – gin is a great sipping spirit!

1 1/2 part Sipsmith® Sloe Gin. 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice. 3/4 part apricot brandy. 1/4 part simple syrup.

We have recipes for the classic Daiquiri, the Strawberry Daiquiri, and the Hemingway Daiquiri. Aviation: With crème de violette and fresh lemon juice as staple ingredients, the Aviation co*cktail must be shaken in order to include the right amount of air bubbles necessary to give it its soft, cloudy appearance.

Hugo Ensslin's original recipe included gin, lemon juice, maraschino (cherry liqueur) and crème de violette. However, crème de violette was no longer produced in the 1960s and the recipe was changed to include triple sec instead. This led to a version of the co*cktail without the characteristic blue hue.

How is gin made? Gin is usually made from a base of grain, such as wheat or barley, which is first fermented and then distilled.

Botanicals: Tanqueray's four base botanicals; juniper, coriander, angelica root and liquorice, together with bittersweet Seville oranges and orange blossom flavours.

On the palate, Aviation Gin unveils a truly remarkable experience. Spice takes center stage, with cardamom shining through and a scattering of cinnamon to tease the taste buds. Delicate floral notes continue to weave their way across the tongue, delivering a captivating and satisfying sensation.

Monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and diterpenes as well as their derivatives (terpenoids) are the main volatile compounds in gins, mostly originating from juniper berries. These compounds are responsible for the complex taste profiles of many gins.