Aviation
A pre-Prohibition gin sour with maraschino, crème de violette, and lemon giving a pale sky-violet hue — shaken with citrus, so batch the spirit base and add fresh juice at service.
Ingredients
| Gin | 2 oz |
| Maraschino liqueur | 0.5 oz |
| Crème de violette | 0.25 oz |
| Lemon juice | 0.75 oz |
| Total volume | 3.50 oz |
Garnish: Brandied cherry
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with brandied cherry.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Maraschino liqueur | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Crème de violette | 3.0 oz | 1 |
| Lemon juice | 9.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Aviation FAQ
What's in a Aviation?
A classic Aviation is made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, lemon juice. It's shaken and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Aviation?
A classic Aviation is approximately 30.0% ABV — about 1.75 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Aviation?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Aviations for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.