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Aviation recipe

Portrait of Florian Bouché

Classic cocktail served shaken in a cocktail glass.

Aperitif Court Great classics
Volume 8.5 cl
Alcohol 26.6 %
Calories 1267 kcal
Colour Clear, White
Difficulty Easy
Published 08/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

Gin
4.5 cl Buy
Maraschino liqueur
1.5 cl Buy
Crème de Violette
1 cl Buy
Lemon juice
1.5 cl Buy
Maraschino Cherry (garnish)
1 Buy

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Preparation

  1. Pour all the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously for about ten seconds.
  3. Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Martini glass

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Small coupe

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History

Created around 1916 by Hugo Ensslin, bartender at the Wallick Hotel in New York. Its bluish tint evoked the sky, in the early days of aviation.

Decoration

Garnish with a maraschino cherry dropped at the bottom of the glass.

Variation

The version in the Savoy Cocktail Book (1930) omits the crème de violette: the cocktail then loses its bluish tint and its color becomes simply translucent.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Aviation called?

The Aviation cocktail is also known as aviation, violet cocktail, gin maraschino, vintage cocktail.

Which glass should Aviation be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Martini glass or a Small coupe.

What is the volume of Aviation?

The volume of the Aviation cocktail is 8.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Aviation?

The alcohol content of the Aviation recipe is 26.6%.

How many calories are in Aviation?

The calories of the Aviation cocktail are estimated at 1267 calories.

What colour is Aviation?

The Aviation cocktail is Clear, White in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Portrait of Florian Bouché

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Creator of Passion Cocktail since 2021. I select, test and write every recipe published on the site and in the mobile app.

Updated on 10/08/2026

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