Aviation, The Original Bartender's Handshake

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The Episode where Leandro discusses this original bartender's handshake cocktail and does something that almost ruins the video.
The Aviation was created by Hugo Ensslin, head of the Hotel Wallick in New York City sometime in the early 20th century. We don't have an exact date. We do know however that it first appeared in print in Ensslin's book: Recipes For Mixed Drinks (1916).
In the early days of the cocktail renaissance this drink traveled the globe as a "Bartender's Handshake" A drink only well known within the industry and therefore if you ordered it you were considered an insider. Decades later this drink went out of fashion and became an obscure cocktail but never quite disappeared thanks to Harry Craddock, head bartender of The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel in London. Craddock's recipe, though, omitted the creme de violet which in my opinion is a shame and persists on some cocktail menus to this day. Although it isn't asked for very much, The Aviation is making something of a comeback. In this recipe we have gone back to the original and I really think you should try this cocktail. You won't be sorry!
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The Specs:
2oz (60ml) Gin
.75oz (22.5ml) Lemon Juice
.375oz (11ml) Maraschino Liqueur
.375oz (11ml) Creme De Violette
shake/strain/coupe
Garnish: Luxardo Cherry

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@Nick-se4gs 4 года назад

Ah educated barfly. Always there for me when I'm awake at 3 am.

@kaemonawa8326 4 года назад

3:34 atm but your point stands, sir! :D

@plussizedluxury 3 года назад

3:06!

@anandsvalavalkar8329 Год назад

Here at 4:43 AM

@Vincewolf1 Год назад

I'm there the whole day 😅😂

@theaterobscura 4 года назад

I've been making this drink for several months now, and I can definitely confirm this is the most balanced recipe for my palette. I've read a few different ideas on it in several general mixology books, and almost all of them downplay the Creme de Violette. To me, the Violette is what makes this drink soar.

@monicarenee5607 4 года назад

I introduced this to my family during Thanksgiving and they enjoyed it! I definitely had one too many and unfortunately do not remember the lovely dinner we had

@MercInScorp 4 года назад

Really enjoy this cocktail. In order to get around the 3/8 measure, I mix the violette and maraschino in equal amounts in a separate bottle then add 3/4 oz of that mix to the drink. 3/8+3/8=3/4 in case anyone couldn’t figure that out.

@miXn 4 года назад

Yes, I noticed the word “Seconds” vanish behind those bottles to create a depth / parallax effect - nice detail! :)

@beardedbartender8415 3 года назад

Really love how you even bring history of a drink to the people! Keep up the good work my friend!

@joeykremple 3 года назад

By far the best Aviation proportions out there. I was close to retiring the drink but damn is this good. Well done, sir!

@robertoceferino1456 4 года назад

Great to see you guys get around to this one.. I think it's my favourite cocktail of all time. Definitely my favourite gin cocktail of all time.

@TheBubblegumPrince 4 года назад

Aviation is my all time favorite. It's pure nostalgia in taste, reminds me of the hard candies I'd only get on road trips when I was a kid. Plymouth Navy Strength goes savage with it!

@SamkMiddlesbrough 4 года назад

Surely Aviation gin would have been thematically perfect.

@Alrucards 4 года назад

A bar that I go use to make this used Bluecoat Gin with the R&W Violette and lemon juice. Discard the maraschino and the aviation name and called it a purple moon.

@ecthelion1735 4 года назад

Aviation gin is just too neutral... I like it in the Water Lily though.

@katherinehenry1480 3 года назад

@Unwarshed Okra Rhombus Hole gorgeous!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 4 года назад

This is so amongst my fav!!! Since I’m out of Violette, I make Casino all the time!

@dillabetes 4 года назад

I’m very impressed how still you held the cocktail while talking around the 3:10-3:20 mark. I would have spilled everywhere holding it up for that long.

@mark-7089 4 года назад

Very informative and precise thanks for sharing. As a bartender a video I think everyone would like to see would be general bartending tips or what the most key knowledge to have as a bartender would be

@shikacaca 4 года назад

This is by far my favorite Gin cocktail. Thanks for the great video.

@Micha-nq7lu 4 года назад

My favourite cocktail! Thank you!

@TheShadowHawks97 4 года назад

This is interesting to me because I was at a mixology bar once and asked for a drink using Hendrick's and Lavender syrup, and the drink I got used those ingredients, plus lime juice and maraschino liqueur. That cocktail is one of my favorites and this one strikes me as being VERY similar.

@TheHellsOutsider 4 года назад

I've been making this for over a year and it's still my favorite drink. I'm using those exact ingredients currently, although using Aviation Gin for an Aviation is fun.

@denisegore1884 3 года назад

This is my Christmas drink goal and I've just ordered the creme de violette. Finslly an instructor who gives measures in mls. Thank you!

@brianwhitehouse8380 4 года назад

Thanks Leandro and Marius. I love the aviation cocktail, and I make a slight variation on the death and Company spec (from the first book). 2 ounces gin, three-quarter ounce lemon juice, half ounce Luxardo maraschino, 1 teaspoon creme de violette, 1/4 ounce simple syrup. I garnish with a Maraschino cherry, because I love the look in the bottom of the glass against the blue drink.

@mattbeach8641 4 года назад

This is probably one of my favorite cocktails, in particular because of the color and uniqueness of the flavor, but also because you can mold and shape it depending on what type of gin you use in it. I'm partial to Hendrick's, but I find each gin adds it's own unique blend which can accentuate or push down some of the other flavors in the drink.

@TedConn 3 года назад

I’ve been wanting to make this cocktail for awhile and finally got some creme de violette. I tried 3 different recipes and I thought this one was by far the most balanced.

@ChemicalMarco 4 года назад

Have the same creme de violette and I have always been disappointed to see that my Aviation does not look blue as the others Aviations you see around. I am happy to see that mine looks like yours Leandro. Cheers!

@douglaspatrick868 Год назад

I love these! Super crazy floral, almost bone dry on the palette (but in a lovely lively bracing sort of way), with a beautiful tartness and lift imparted the fresh lemon. Not for everyone because of the perfumed super floral flavor and pretty intense dryness but an absolutely vibrant classic cocktail worth trying at least once!

@Barprints 3 года назад

Still haven't gotten around to this one yet, but it's definitely on the list. Love the "bartender's handshake" story

@RussellJohnson-ux9iv 4 года назад

I used a lavender liqueur from a craft distillery called wild moon. Really good

@jmacdouglasr 4 года назад

Russell Johnson That sounds delicious! I LOVE lavender!! I’ll have to look for it.

@AnonNotAnonymous 4 года назад

One of my favorite cocktails. Tried it at Lula Distillery in New Orleans with their gin and the old manager, who recently left :(, would talk cocktails with my wife and eye. It was always a fun experience and cocktails were always good.

@DurbsBT 4 года назад

Never had any Maraschino in my house, but tried a Moonlight which uses cointreau in place of it (so gin, lemon, CdV and cointreau) and it's lovely.

@elduderino672 4 года назад

I love this drink and it’s all because of your original video. I even bought the “other” jigger with the 3/8 ounce measure to make this. I’ve even made some converts. Thanks for remaking the video though. Still the same recipe as the last! You have to go Luxardo Cherries for a garnish as it tastes so good at the end.

@ChadWinters 4 года назад

Trader Joes sells cherries that are almost identical for around 5 bucks instead of 18-20 bucks

@elduderino672 4 года назад

@@ChadWinters We don't have that brand in the UK. Thanks though, I'll keep an eye out.

@tomblack6972 4 года назад

I heard you! You made the distinction between Plymouth and London styles. Good going!

@camillevoyage9727 4 года назад

I love sirop de violette!! I would love to try this one...

@rz9888 4 года назад

Your videos are really fun to watch while I'm in Afghanistan, unable to drink :)

@thewerepyreking 4 года назад

You can come back more cultured than your old drinking buddies, haha

@mrsmartypants_1 4 года назад

Why can’t you drink there? In the good old days I had a college buddy from Afghanistan. He loved weed (of course) and all kinds of music - his fav was Bob Marley and reggae in general. He also was thumbs up with any kind of booze. Very interesting intelligent guy. Him and his entire family were probably murdered in the intervening decades. Afghanistan was making great strides looking west at the time. The soviet invasion in 1979 f’d it all up.

@rz9888 4 года назад

@@mrsmartypants_1 Im deployed here, not from here

@ChadWinters 4 года назад

I love this cocktail, one of the first I started making

@johnolmos8670 4 года назад

My favorite cocktail ever.If you want the more blue color I would recommend The Bitter Truth Violet Liquor.Creme Yvette gives it a pink color.While Rothman and Winter gives it a pale purple

@fernandodiaz9064 4 года назад

Nice tip! Now... where can I find a Bitter Truth bottle? :-(

@johnolmos8670 4 года назад

Fernando Diaz I know it’s a bounty hunt for sure.It is worth the search though.I own a lot of different Violet Liquers and I would say Creme Yvette is the best with flavor,if you use it your Aviation will be a dusky pink.Next would be bitter truth the Aviation will be Sky Blue like what I think Hugo Probably envisioned.Then Rothman and Winter if you use that it will be the same as the video you just watched.

@queeffairy 4 года назад

First time I had this cocktail I was in Talkeetna Alaska. Been making them since.

@frasafrase 4 года назад

Glad you said that not everyone like maraschino. I've made a few cocktails with the liqueur and thought I was just crazy for not liking it as much as other similar drinks. (Notably, I didn't like the Improved Whiskey Cocktail when I like Old Fashioneds and Sazeracs)

@coolcucumbers7601 4 года назад

Cool! Love the recipe!

@jeffmorris7586 4 года назад

…and that’s the last bottle of violette you will ever need to buy. One of my wife’s favorite cocktails and still only used a half a bottle in like seven years!

@Xanatos712 4 года назад

I love this cocktail. Anybody who says they don't like Aviations just baffle me. Also, I've seen a LOT of different specs for this drink. I typically do 2 gin and half of the others.

@billyrussell7789 4 года назад

tbh people that like dry cocktails baffle me. just down to preference i guess?🤷

@thephilguy1 4 года назад

It just blew my mind that the bottom of the tin is 3/8 oz. I always figured it was just shaped like that for aesthetic.

@lordsessh1 3 года назад

Thanks for both specs

@alexandernordstrom1617 4 года назад

Love this drink! The first time I made it, I didn't have crème de violette on hand, so I subbed it out for Parfait d'Amour, which I actually like better now that I've tried it both ways. I later found out that's a popular 2010 variation credited to Takumi Watanabe. Someone's always had all the great ideas before you.

@williamcallahan6141 Год назад

I’ve never even heard of Parfait D’Amour before. But now I must try a new version. What’s your brand of choice? Hopefully you’ll see this 2 years later. Salute-Cheers!!

@alexandernordstrom1617 Год назад

@@williamcallahan6141 My bottle is from Cartron, but I haven't tried any others, so I can't say how it compares.

@williamcallahan6141 Год назад

Thanks now I know where to start. And a quick search shows 19 other cocktails, well 18 because 1 is your aviation variation, that I’ve never heard of before. Always something to learn. Cheers

@Fyrwulf 4 года назад

Aww, you didn't use the Empress 1908. It's funny, though, I could have sworn you already did an Aviation.

@Uncleeggs1981 4 года назад

I could have sworn that too. And the one he did on Monday I think too? And the Bramble

@MadDoggMo 4 года назад

@@Uncleeggs1981 He did do one before, he's been reshooting and replacing some of his older videos.

@pawelkietlinski4664 4 года назад

One of my favs

@carlitosbersoza2979 10 месяцев назад

It’s such a classy and tasty cocktail. Love it ! No one knows about it either

@Crittbeast 4 года назад

I think you should really use a traditional Dutch style genever gin for this cocktail instead of a London dry style. A really good botanical Dutch gin really boosts the flavor complexity and fullness of the flavors and combats the dryness of the Luxardo. IMO. My favorite is Pittsburgh based Wigle Whiskey’s Dutch Gin.

@wd60152 Год назад

Thanks!

@BrickFilmsCinema 4 года назад

Everyone has been doing Aviations on r/cocktails, good timing!

@drsquid8124 4 года назад

This is actually one of favorite gin cocktails! I will usually have one to kickstart a Jets NHL hockey game hence Aviation

@christoslefkimiotis9889 3 года назад

Never had one but each time I see someone making one I thing that an egg white would be good to add a foamy top over the velvet colour. Nice video

@leepetrenka 4 года назад

Just picked up a creme de Violette to try this one tonight!

@ozymandias3456 4 года назад

Can you make an Old Etonian, pretty interesting cocktail that I never see mentioned

@SilentKiller-fx1qj 4 года назад

Sounds delicious

@NastierNate 4 года назад

Bought a bottle of creme de violette tonight to make this. Was kinda put off by the fact that the violette smells exactly like Odor Eaters foot spray from the bottle, but the finished cocktail is outstanding. Super pleasant and the violette covers up a lot of the funky maraschino notes that I dislike in the Last Word.

@Jacob-es8to 4 года назад

The color of that drink pleases me

@joshsmith7865 4 года назад

I cannot find any creme de violette where I live so I have taken advantage of the wild violet flowers growing in my yard this spring and made my own

@cookingwithvince 4 года назад

This looks delicious. My recipe was.5 ounces of luxardo, .75 ounces of lemon juice, 2 oz of navy strength plymouth, and .25 oz of creme de violet rothman and winter.

@chadday4399 4 года назад

Oh damn, the bottom of the Barfly jigger is 3/8 oz? I did not know that, they should advertise that because I couldn't find a 3/8 oz. jigger. I heard there was an Oxo with 3/8 oz. but could never find it.

@jewman54 4 года назад

A big fan of this cocktail, especially if I am having heavy/rich food. The tartness cuts through it like a knife and adds this refreshing note. What do you think about making it with mezcal or maybe a split mezcal/gin base? Thanks for a great one Leandro!

@evsanger 2 года назад

Made this one with Nikka Coffey Gin and the citrus forward profile of it makes the aviation a bit more interesting

@daymanoo00oo56 4 года назад

Leondro, I love that you strive for better and ultimately best, but please don’t delete older videos, imagine if we had all of hugo’s napkin scratched recipes instead of him throwing them away, or any artist. Thanks for all the awesome knowledge and wisdom.

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

They’re not deleted they’re unlisted and still available in playlists making a classic barfly playlist

@Sticky1254 4 года назад

I usually go for .75 lemon, .75 creme de violette, and 1/2 luxardo with the 2oz gin. Makes it a little more well rounded to me. putting a flamed lemon spritz is also pretty nice.

@YouCallThataKnife253 3 года назад

My GOD I love the Aviation. the first time I had one, I took a sip, and had to stop and just soak it in.

@matildahoog 4 года назад

This synchronicity is so weird. I just came to your channel today to see if you'd done the Aviation, which is a drink I've just recently discovered. Turns out you did it yesterday. I guess it's in vogue...

@OlePalnatokeAndersen 4 года назад

The drink and the shirt match nicely :)

@georgepats 4 года назад

Leandro which creme de violette you think is better, Monin or Giffard? Thanks for the video!

@erinbenton9361 4 года назад

The Van Buren Room at the Belle of Dayton Distillery makes some of the best cocktails in the state. It’s where I had my first Aviation. They use their own gin, the Dayton Gin. Because it’s more a new world style, it gives the drink a different experience and I didn’t think I liked the drink for a long time. So to those who don’t like it, try it somewhere else, the recipe is the same but different spirits and different hands on a new day? You may find one you do like.

@RendallRen 4 года назад

I didn't really like the first version on this channel. This version is really nice, in my opinion.

@baka2040 4 года назад

I love the Aviation, but I haven't really settled on specs that I am fully on with. I have a question though. I bought the OXO jigger, I know you have that one as well. Even when using that one you said 3/8. The mark on mine is 1/3. So I am a little confused, could you clarify. Oh, and thanks again for this and all the other great videos, I appreciate them

@ivanatorlv80 4 года назад

Since you're closer, any thoughts on procuring a bottle of Creme Yvette? I've always wanted to make a Yvette Aviation but it's too far for me

@NitroCerber 4 года назад

Gotta love the good ol' aviation. I've seen a version made with citric acid instead of the lemon juice to keep it transparent. What's your take on such approach?

@ReOsLP 4 года назад

NitroCerber you can also use clarified lemon juice

@NitroCerber 4 года назад

@@ReOsLP haven't heard of this one. Can it be made at home or do you need to buy it?

@lukasvymyslicky1646 4 года назад

NitroCerber You can make it home, just need couple of tools. Look it up on youtube.

@timgargis7565 4 года назад

Nice video. Curious..... Why did you double strain? Cheers!

@jeffreykelley6909 4 года назад

Leandro, I’m planning to make some homemade gin with vodka as my base spirit. Have you made gin before? Any suggestions on flavorings other than juniper , coriander , etc.? I’m thinking a citrusy profile. Thanks.

@loki2240 4 года назад

I've always thought that the color looks beautiful. I didn't know that the Aviation was so dry and tart. I wonder what a bit of St-Germain would do (also floral but quite a bit of sweetness).

@tri-pedaler6679 4 года назад

I had the exact same thought

@ReOsLP 4 года назад

Hah I’ve actually sold those with St Germain as a special at my old bar and it’s very very tasty

@loki2240 4 года назад

@@ReOsLP - Hey, are you going to share your recipe? 😜

@ReOsLP 4 года назад

loki2240 I would if I remembered it lol

@loki2240 4 года назад

@@ReOsLP - Looks like it's back to the lab for me (which can be fun).

@martincrowe81 4 года назад

I adore Aviations and Last Words. Are there any other classic cocktails out there that mix maraschino, gin and citrus?

@BrandonCerelius 4 года назад

Yay for the Aviation! That said, I wish you had taken the opportunity to discuss some of Aviation controversies: I see recipes claiming you should use Creme de Yvette instead because it's "better". Also see a lot of recipes remove the Creme de Violette completely (boo!)

@chasecec 4 года назад

I follow basically the same proportions but I also add 1/4-1/3oz of 1:1 simple for the citrus balancing reason everyone is talking about. Also sometimes I’ll just omit the maraschino altogether and double the syrup. So basically a gin sour with a little violet in it.

@chrisnchina 2 года назад

Didn’t have lemons, subbed limes… didn’t have regular Luxardo, subbed apricot Luxardo. It was nice! Definitely interesting. Should have scaled the apricot back a bit, though, it competes with the violette.

@christianbolt5761 4 года назад

The cherry is a must, it symbolizes the rising sun against the purple blue shy

@aledartagnan 4 года назад

hi leandro, can the acidity of the lemon compromise the purple color? thank you

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

Not that I know of

@sark02 4 года назад

Один из лучших коктейлей!

@jtrammell1 2 года назад

I typically spec this out at 2 gin .75 lemon .5 luxardo .25 violette I think it balances out quite nicely.

@Coasterdude02149 2 года назад

My favourite cocktail and I am moving next week and the new area doesn't have Creme de Violette 😞 Gonna have to find a mail order source and probably get a bottle before Monday so I can take one with me. I back the lemon off to 1/4 oz. when I make them. Otherwise, it tastes like spiked lemonade to me.

@TJPavey 4 года назад

I wanted to try this and picked up the Tempus Fugit violet. They don't call it a creme. It is basically like biting a lemon. Have you tried the Tepus Fugit, any thoughts on ratio adjustments?

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

Haven’t had cause to try it but i have loved everything they’ve made that I have had

@abnorm78 4 года назад

Hello Barfly or viewer, I have a question :D I started making this cocktail after I saw your last video on it. The only thing I struggle with, is that after a while the lemonjuice seems to lump together. Some parts of the cocktail are now very crystal clear and others aren't. Now the question is, could this be due to a bad strainer? Am I using the wrong lemon juice? Maybe someone solved this. Or maybe it is normal. Also a fine answer. Anyway, thanks for the videos. Learning a lot, cheers.

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

Could be that you’re not fine straining the lemon juice to get the pulp out?

@tmalcala090 4 года назад

I had the same issue, whether I fine strained or not. I was able to get it to be clear by using a cheese cloth once, but I squeeze the lemons right into the jigger instead of pre-bottling, as I don't think I would use bottled juice before it went bad, and I won't use the cheese cloth for individual lemons.

@mrsmartypants_1 4 года назад

Niklas: I’ve been making them for years and have never seen this happen. I always fresh squeeze my limes and lemons. Do you by chance use a commercial lemon juice?

@Buzzholio42 4 года назад

Drink faster :P

@wyettmuth8411 Год назад

Try Meyer lemons, buddy. Cuts down on the tartness considerably and plays nicely with the liqueurs.

@lucasselhorst9561 4 года назад

this drink is sooooo classy, ever did something with butterfly pea tea?

@sarareed2549 3 года назад

What would the drink be if we used a cherry heering or even just made some cherry simple? Gin, violet, and cherry simple sounds awesome.

@jonaholiver4606 4 года назад

I have a bottle of parfait Amour at home, is that the same product/ flavour profile as creme de Violette?

@davidtuohy4437 4 года назад

Think it won a competition a few years ago by subbing the parfait amour for creme de violette

@lazyboyghrol 4 года назад

I'm really surprised by how opaque this one is.

@kenansabic2901 4 года назад

Pretty sure that's from lemon juice.

@PoRRasturvaT 4 года назад

Since we're in the flowers, do you have any cocktail involving Orange blossom?

@pmignini1 3 года назад

I've had delicious Aviations that are closer to sky blue than lavender in color. What would one do to change this recipe to that? A little more creme de violette? Less? Something else?

@kylesparrow9996 4 года назад

This is by far my favorite gin cocktail. Call me crazy, but I like to up the Violette. 1/2 oz for sure! 😊

@logansisson5949 4 года назад

Creation series entry. name: Dead Irishman Irish Whisky -2 fl. oz. Lime juice - 0.5 fl. oz. Simple Syrup - 0.5 fl. oz. Over-proofed Whiskey - 0.25 fl. oz. Bourbon - 1 fl. oz. Shake, top with a light float of absinthe

@EverythingNaus 4 года назад

Wow.. lol seen this and looked at my bar had everything, so just made it on the spot!! Not bad at all but I'm sure this thing at noon may not be a good idea lol! Next time I might use a spray mister for the absinthe.

@mrsmartypants_1 4 года назад

I always thought this could have been Elizabeth Taylor’s ultimate drink. Although she didn’t really have violet eyes through lighting magic she wanted us to believe she did. I love the color of violet, purple and such. In its true essence it’s such a rare color in nature - the rarest of all colors in birds.

@j777 4 года назад

For your lime and lemon juices, do you buy made, or press by hand, or with a machine?

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

I fresh squeeze it all

@malcolm4458 4 года назад

I make it with Empress 1908 Gin and 1/2 oz lemon juice. Awesome combination.

@timoncellobar 2 года назад

Leandro: emphasizes the importance of a double strain Also Leandro: let’s the small tin drip in the glass before pouring the rest of the drink with a strainer

@bladesxl 3 года назад

I love an Aviation... but... I now have a massive bottle of Creme de Violette sitting in my home bar and I don't want to bore myself and the missus to death with Aviations, so what other suggestions would you have for varying up home bar use of Violette?

@Barprints 3 года назад

That's probably why I never pulled the plug on this one. Didn't want to get the creme de violette and end up not liking it and have it collecting dust somewhere Granted I'm sure I could come up with stuff to make with it. Guess I'm just procrastinating🤔

@nonameatall680 2 года назад

Just fixed myself one with beefeater and tempest fugit. I actually appreciate that floral, rose, violet aroma so i did the following: 60ml beefeater gin 30ml tempest fugit 22,5 lemon juice 15ml luxardo maraschino. Does make for a more pronounced “soapy flavor” if you will. But i feel it is less tart, more balanced and very aromatic. 1 maraschino cherry finish adds value for me when i drink it due tue the final sip, being sweeter/less tart and having another complex Aromatic profile. I do miss the blue-ish color. By using tempest. Your color is more unique i’d say.

@ricardobosques1787 4 года назад

I've been wanting to ask. Do you juice all of your limes/lemons? I know fresh juice is always best but just wondering if you've had any luck with store bought lime/lemon juice.