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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
…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!
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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!!
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
I used empress gin to make this cocktail and It came out with a violet color instead of sky blue.....I did it afterwards with Hendricks summer solstice limited edition and it was to die for!!!!!!!
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?
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🤔
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Great point! I know luxardo maraschino dominates the North American market, but I hear from everyone who has tried maraska maraschino that it makes a supremely better aviation! Perhaps because it's slightly less dry and more sweet, lending to a better balance in the cocktail? Good question though Noel! I just wish the stuff wasn't so hard to find!
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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.
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!
Can you do a video using or needing a soda siphon? a lot has been mentioned about it by other guys but i really don't know what it's for. Rather learn about it from you. Thanks.
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Ah educated barfly. Always there for me when I'm awake at 3 am.
3:34 atm but your point stands, sir! :D
3:06!
Here at 4:43 AM
I'm there the whole day 😅😂
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.
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
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.
Yes, I noticed the word “Seconds” vanish behind those bottles to create a depth / parallax effect - nice detail! :)
Thanks!
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.
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
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!
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.
Surely Aviation gin would have been thematically perfect.
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.
Aviation gin is just too neutral... I like it in the Water Lily though.
@Unwarshed Okra Rhombus Hole gorgeous!
By far the best Aviation proportions out there. I was close to retiring the drink but damn is this good. Well done, sir!
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.
Really love how you even bring history of a drink to the people!
Keep up the good work my friend!
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!
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.
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!
Still haven't gotten around to this one yet, but it's definitely on the list. Love the "bartender's handshake" story
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.
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.
Trader Joes sells cherries that are almost identical for around 5 bucks instead of 18-20 bucks
@@ChadWinters
We don't have that brand in the UK. Thanks though, I'll keep an eye out.
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.
This is by far my favorite Gin cocktail. Thanks for the great video.
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.
This is so amongst my fav!!! Since I’m out of Violette, I make Casino all the time!
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
Nice tip! Now... where can I find a Bitter Truth bottle? :-(
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.
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.
tbh people that like dry cocktails baffle me. just down to preference i guess?🤷
It’s such a classy and tasty cocktail. Love it ! No one knows about it either
I used a lavender liqueur from a craft distillery called wild moon. Really good
Russell Johnson That sounds delicious! I LOVE lavender!! I’ll have to look for it.
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
…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!
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.
I heard you! You made the distinction between Plymouth and London styles. Good going!
Your videos are really fun to watch while I'm in Afghanistan, unable to drink :)
You can come back more cultured than your old drinking buddies, haha
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.
@@mrsmartypants_1 Im deployed here, not from here
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.
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)
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.
Try Meyer lemons, buddy. Cuts down on the tartness considerably and plays nicely with the liqueurs.
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!
Thanks for both specs
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
I love sirop de violette!! I would love to try this one...
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.
They’re not deleted they’re unlisted and still available in playlists making a classic barfly playlist
My favourite cocktail! Thank you!
I cannot find Crem De Violet anywhere
Aww, you didn't use the Empress 1908. It's funny, though, I could have sworn you already did an Aviation.
I could have sworn that too. And the one he did on Monday I think too? And the Bramble
@@Uncleeggs1981 He did do one before, he's been reshooting and replacing some of his older videos.
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.
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.
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
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.
Just picked up a creme de Violette to try this one tonight!
The color of that drink pleases me
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.
First time I had this cocktail I was in Talkeetna Alaska. Been making them since.
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).
I had the exact same thought
Hah I’ve actually sold those with St Germain as a special at my old bar and it’s very very tasty
@@ReOsLP - Hey, are you going to share your recipe? 😜
loki2240 I would if I remembered it lol
@@ReOsLP - Looks like it's back to the lab for me (which can be fun).
A close up of the cocktail would be nice.
Nice video. Curious..... Why did you double strain? Cheers!
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.
I typically spec this out at
2 gin
.75 lemon
.5 luxardo
.25 violette
I think it balances out quite nicely.
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.
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!!
@@williamcallahan6141 My bottle is from Cartron, but I haven't tried any others, so I can't say how it compares.
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
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?
I adore Aviations and Last Words. Are there any other classic cocktails out there that mix maraschino, gin and citrus?
I love this cocktail, one of the first I started making
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.
Can you make an Old Etonian, pretty interesting cocktail that I never see mentioned
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.
The cherry is a must, it symbolizes the rising sun against the purple blue shy
Made this one with Nikka Coffey Gin and the citrus forward profile of it makes the aviation a bit more interesting
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.
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.
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.
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.
I didn't really like the first version on this channel. This version is really nice, in my opinion.
I make it with Empress 1908 Gin and 1/2 oz lemon juice. Awesome combination.
This is by far my favorite gin cocktail. Call me crazy, but I like to up the Violette. 1/2 oz for sure! 😊
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...
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.
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
this drink is sooooo classy, ever did something with butterfly pea tea?
I used empress gin to make this cocktail and It came out with a violet color instead of sky blue.....I did it afterwards with Hendricks summer solstice limited edition and it was to die for!!!!!!!
Using the Summer Solstice is amazing with this
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?
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🤔
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?
Haven’t had cause to try it but i have loved everything they’ve made that I have had
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.
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.
The drink and the shirt match nicely :)
One of my favs
Sounds delicious
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.
Could be that you’re not fine straining the lemon juice to get the pulp out?
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.
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?
Drink faster :P
Leandro which creme de violette you think is better, Monin or Giffard? Thanks for the video!
Один из лучших коктейлей!
What about using Meyer lemon instead?
This is actually one of favorite gin cocktails! I will usually have one to kickstart a Jets NHL hockey game hence Aviation
Since we're in the flowers, do you have any cocktail involving Orange blossom?
Can you use Maraska Maraschino liquer in some future episodes? Would like to see it in one of your videos.
Sure
Great point! I know luxardo maraschino dominates the North American market, but I hear from everyone who has tried maraska maraschino that it makes a supremely better aviation! Perhaps because it's slightly less dry and more sweet, lending to a better balance in the cocktail? Good question though Noel! I just wish the stuff wasn't so hard to find!
I love this classic but the violette is. It easily found here in the mid south part of the country
Where exactly?! I can't find it through Amazon! I live in Perú and would love to bring a bottle here.
What about an Old Tom gin? Would that help the balance with a little more sweetness?
Everyone has been doing Aviations on r/cocktails, good timing!
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
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.
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!
So why did you do this one a again? Just wondering. I made it and it was wonderful but I could only drink one. The color was amazing as was the taste.
For your lime and lemon juices, do you buy made, or press by hand, or with a machine?
I fresh squeeze it all
Can you do a video using or needing a soda siphon? a lot has been mentioned about it by other guys but i really don't know what it's for. Rather learn about it from you.
Thanks.
Hey Eugene, if you haven't already maybe this will help:ua-cam.com/video/CM5jbJ3wQQM/v-deo.html