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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gin | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Fino Sherry | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 3 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.5 parts |
Crème de Violette | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Cherry | 1 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.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear coupe and drain exactly one small dark cocktail cherry onto a very short plain pick.
- 02
Measure the London dry gin, fino sherry, fresh lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the floral sour is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no citrus pulp or small ice fragments enter the glass.
- 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.
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
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