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Shaken · 1 serving

Flyby

An Aviation-style gin sour with maraschino and lavender liqueurs balanced by fresh lemon and a trace of saline.

Short answer

Flyby is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, lavender liqueur, lemon juice, saline solution, and lavender. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Flyby ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Flyby ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin50 ml5 cl1.7 oz5 parts
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lavender Liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Saline Solution1 dash———
Lavender1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one short slender lavender sprig at the rim

Method

How to make Flyby

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and reserve exactly one short slender lavender sprig for the finished drink.

  2. 02

    Measure 50 ml London dry gin, 15 ml maraschino liqueur, 10 ml lavender liqueur, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, and one small dash saline solution into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the floral sour is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the pale surface remains free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Set the single lavender sprig neatly at the rim and serve without citrus, cherry, another flower, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Flyby 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Flyby questions

What is in a Flyby?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, maraschino liqueur, lavender liqueur, lemon juice, saline solution, and lavender.

How long does a Flyby take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Flyby prepared?

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

Is a Flyby 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 B196https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/42324/flyby · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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