Aviation recipe
Gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and a bar spoon of crème de violette, shaken and served in a cocktail glass with a maraschino cherry.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make an Aviation?
Gin
Gin is a distilled alcohol drink made from Juniper Berries and is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world.
Its popularity is growing year on year, with sales in the UK rising beyond £3 billion per year.
For Gin, we recommend:
Maraschino Cherries
Maraschino Cherries are preserved, sweetened cherries that are regularly used as a garnish in a variety of different cocktails.
In short, they can make a cocktail pop.
For Maraschino Cherries, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make an Aviation?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pros use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Bar Spoon
Bar Spoons are great for cocktails you’re supposed to stir, rather than shake in a cocktail shaker.
Sure, you can probably use any spoon to stir your drink but these bar spoons are the real deal. It’s the proper equipment to get the job right.
- They’re long enough to get to the bottom of any cocktail to allow you to properly stir.
- They have a twist spiral design that allows for a better grip.
- They’re made out of stainless steel, so they’re durable, corrosion resistant, and easy to clean.
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Aviation
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Use a jigger to measure the gin, maraschino liqueur and lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add a bar spoon of crème de violette.
- Shake well until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Want more like this? Browse our full collection of classic cocktails.
Aviation FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make an Aviation?
To make an Aviation, you need 45ml / 1.5oz gin, 15ml / 0.5oz maraschino liqueur (Luxardo), 15ml / 0.5oz lemon juice and 1 bar spoon crème de violette, plus maraschino cherry to garnish. There’s more about gin and maraschino cherries above.
What Equipment do you need to make an Aviation?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a jigger, a bar spoon and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in an Aviation?
An Aviation contains 45ml / 1.5oz gin, 15ml / 0.5oz maraschino liqueur (Luxardo) and 1 bar spoon crème de violette.
Is an Aviation shaken or stirred?
An Aviation is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make an Aviation without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is an Aviation served in?
Serve an Aviation in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish an Aviation?
Garnish an Aviation with a maraschino cherry.
How do I make an Aviation for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 180ml gin, 60ml maraschino liqueur (Luxardo), 60ml lemon juice and 4 bar spoons crème de violette. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
