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Shaken · 1 serving

Sherry Aviation

A lighter Aviation variation in which fino sherry shares the base with London dry gin, lemon, maraschino, and violet liqueur.

Short answer

Sherry Aviation is a shaken cocktail made with gin, fino sherry, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Sherry Aviation 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
Sherry Aviation ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Fino Sherry30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Crème de Violette5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick

Method

How to make Sherry Aviation

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the glass.

  6. 06

    Rest the single compact cherry pick securely at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Sherry Aviation taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (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
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Sherry Aviation questions

What is in a Sherry Aviation?

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

How long does a Sherry 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 Sherry Aviation 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 Sherry 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 B146https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/33776/sherry-aviation · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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