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Shaken · one serving

Aviation

A floral gin sour balanced with maraschino, lemon, and a measured touch of violet liqueur.

Short answer

Aviation is a shaken cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and crème de violette. A floral gin sour balanced with maraschino, lemon, and a measured touch of violet liqueur. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Aviation ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Aviation ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Crème de Violette1 teaspoon

Garnish: Optional cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Aviation

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a cocktail glass and, if using one, drain a cocktail cherry for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and crème de violette into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds with fresh cracked ice.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the tin is frosted and the drink is fully chilled.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled glass to remove small ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Add the optional cherry carefully and serve at once.

Tasting profile

What does Aviation taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Aviation questions

What is in a Aviation?

Kokto’s build uses gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and crème de violette.

How long does a Aviation take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Aviation prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Aviation alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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