Method
How to make Aviation
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a cocktail glass and, if using one, drain a cocktail cherry for garnish.
- 02
Measure the gin, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and crème de violette into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker two-thirds with fresh cracked ice.
- 04
Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the tin is frosted and the drink is fully chilled.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled glass to remove small ice fragments.
- 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.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessLow · 2/5
- SournessHigh · 4/5
- BitternessNone · 0/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessMedium · 3/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Aviation: ingredient choices
Does this Aviation include crème de violette?
Yes. Crème de violette and maraschino liqueur are both required with gin and lemon. They are distinct liqueurs, not two names for the same ingredient.
Compare Casino: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of AviationMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
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.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B001seed.recipe.aviation · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved