Aviation

Aviation: a floral gin classic with precision

The Aviation is a benchmark drink for balance and restraint. Too much violette and it tastes perfumed. Too little maraschino and it feels hollow. Get the ratio right and the result is bright, elegant, and memorable.

Core balance

Gin is the structure, lemon is the tension, maraschino is the roundness, and creme de violette adds floral lift. This is why small measurement errors affect the final drink more than in highball-style cocktails.

Practical adjustments

• Drier style: reduce maraschino slightly.
• More floral style: add 0.05-0.1 oz extra violette.
• Brighter style: increase lemon by 0.1 oz.

Execution mistakes to avoid

• Overusing violette.
• Shaking too long and over-diluting.
• Skipping double strain, which hurts texture.

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