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Biggles' Aviation

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (110)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1⁄2 fl oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1⁄24 fl oz Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette Liqueur

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of fresh ginger and lime slices.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with fresh ginger and lime slices.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Biggles' Aviation contains 184 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 19.22% alc./vol. (38.43° proof)
  • 17.8 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

A riff on the classic Aviation created in 2008 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England

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Review

A ginger-influenced Aviation named after the fictional book Biggles in Borneo about WWII flying heroes Ginger, Algy, and Biggles. Originally inspired by the ginger used in Canton Ginger Liqueur being sourced from Borneo.

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Comments & Discussion

James Kittock Premium Member
Made a variant using Plymouth Navy Strength, honey syrup instead of rich simple, and a couple spritzes of absinthe on top instead of crème de violette. So not really an Aviation riff anymore but decidedly tasty!
score: 2
Calvin Grant Premium Member
My favorite ginger liqueur cocktail, along with Biggles' Sidecar and Hunter's Verdict. Can't get the King's Ginger. Domaine de Canton works well.
score: 1
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
The ginger and violet works really darn well. Absolutely one of the best Aviation riffs out there in my mind.
score: 2
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Cheers to that! Happy Holidays!
score: 2
Michael Moynihan
Is the amount called for Crème de Violette above correct? How does one measure 0.04 oz? I read the Measurements section and did not find any guidance. Thanks in advance.
score: 0
Christine Babb Premium Member
It’s 1/4 teaspoon.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Amazing cocktail, I made it with "The King's Ginger" from my beloved store Berry Bros. & Rudd. The tiny splash of violette really goes a long way ...
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Homemade ginger syrup w a splash of commercial ginger beer for the more brewed ginger flavour. Very pleasant indeed! Very recognisably an aviation with added south East Asian kick! As usual with local lemons had to tone it down for my palate. The touch of violette was spot on for balance. Can definitely see myself making this again.
score: 2
Corrine Strang
If I don't have the correct jigger, approximately how many dashes would equal 1.25ml?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Hi Corrine. Please click "Read about cocktail measures and measuring" under the recipe above for more info. Sounds like you need an Easy Jigger!
score: 1
Sharon Dudding
I had empress gin on hand, it was a beautiful with floral notes. Perfect for a cold winters day to reminisce about summer. Wondering if anyone has added some sparkling wine? Thinking it may elevate to a more party forward cocktail. Kind of like a French 75.
score: 3
Justin Aniello
Lovely mix of flavors, nice and floral despite how little creme de violette. Actually happened to have some homemade violet simple syrup on hand so used that as well. Was good at the full lemon juice but ultimately kicked it down in half to be more my preference.
score: 1
Angela Knox
I found that despite the tiny amount of Violette, it overpowered the ginger - added an extra 5ml ginger; but then again, I love ginger
score: 2

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