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Aviation

Aviation is fairly approachable, built around floral, citrus and dry. The mouthfeel is lean, light body, and the overall impression is firm and warming. Choose it when a gin base and a lean, light body sound appealing. The final impression is driven more by dry than by simple sweetness. Oysters and Goat cheese are the first pairing directions in the index, while AT&T offers a useful comparison.

FloralCitrusDry

APPROX. ABV: 22%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness1

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity2

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Citrus twist or wheel

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Oysters

02Goat cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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