Biggles Aviation

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Discerning Drinkers (62 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Garnish:

Fresh ginger & lime wheels

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

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 Crème de violette liqueur
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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.

History:

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Biggles Aviation contains 184 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 20.71% alc./vol. (41.42° proof)
  • 17.9 grams of pure alcohol
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