Aviation co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

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

The aviation is a co*cktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice.

The Luxardo maraschino is by far the easiest to find, and the one I use in all my co*cktails. You'll find it in the distinctive straw-wrapped green bottle. Other brands, like Maraska and Lazzarroni, are less common but equally nice (and slightly less expensive).

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.

The aviation co*cktail is a fantastic classic co*cktail with a long and rocky past. It is a stunning co*cktail to look at and the most popular recipe to feature crème de violette. The floral taste is also captivating, and in a true old-fashioned style, it requires just a few ingredients.

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.

The Blue Moon co*cktail is basically the same ingredients as The Aviation co*cktail minus the Luxardo liqueur and makes for another great co*cktail.

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.

Reynolds sold his gin company, Aviation Gin, for $610 million to European alcohol company, Diageo in 2020.

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.

The Aviation co*cktail has a stunning blue color that's often achieved with the help of crème de violette. This liqueur, which disappeared from shelves in the 1960s but was revived in 2007, is key to getting the Aviation's signature look.

What co*cktail is similar to Aviation? ›

New York Sour. A New York Sour is another classic co*cktail that combines simple syrup, bourbon, whiskey, red wine (float), and lemon juice. This drink, like an Aviation, is an American classic that provides an interesting and sophisticated look and taste.

While Hemingway suggests drinking “three to five of these slowly”, we would definitely have to disagree. And last on our list, but certainly not the least (amount of alcohol, that is), we have the Aunt Roberta. This co*cktail contains 100% liquor and is widely regarded as THE strongest co*cktail in the world.

What is Aperol? Aperol is an iconic Italian aperitif with a rich history dating back to 1919. Crafted in the Veneto region, this vibrant orange liqueur quickly became popular for its distinctive, slightly bitter and refreshing taste.

Cynar (Italian: [tʃiˈnar]) is an Italian bitter apéritif of the amaro variety. It is made from 13 herbs and plants, predominant among which is the artichoke (Cynara scolymus), from which the drink derives its name.

Fernet can be defined as a subcategory of amari, or herbal, bittersweet liqueurs known for its mentholated and bitter flavor profile, as well as its punchier ABV (for a liqueur), ranging between 30 to 45%.