How to Make the Best Aviation Cocktail

How to Make the Best Aviation Cocktail - shaken or stirred?

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Today I'm going to show you how to make the best aviation cocktail! This pre-prohibition classic was created as an ode to the aeronautical industry. Around the time there were multiple cocktails that went by the name "aviation cocktail", but the recipe that stuck was created by Hugo Ensslin and published in 1916. This is a bright and floral gin-based cocktail that's known for the purple hue given by the crème de violette (a liqueur made from crushed violet flowers). Though this drink has citrus, over the years I have come to stir this one because it maintains a stronger shade of purple. In this video I will compare the stirred version to that of the shaken and we'll discuss the effects each has on the final outcome. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The Booze: 1:11
The Recipe: 2:58
Sips: 5:25
Color Theory: 7:05
THE AVIATION COCKTAIL RECIPE
2 oz. (60 ml) Journeyman Distillery Bilberry Black Hearts Gin
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Rothman and Winter Crème de Violette
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Fresh lemon juice
Cocktail cherry and lemon zest for garnish
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@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Shake or stir? (Stick around for my color theory lesson 🤓) Cheers to you and your aviation! ✈️ TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 The Booze: 1:11 The Recipe: 2:58 Sips: 5:25 Color Theory: 7:05 🥂

@islandbud 3 жыл бұрын

I love a man that gets into his Multi-Tasking. Science AND Art & Cocktails Dos. That is also why Hospital scrubs are green. I adore this Channel. Thanks for being here.

@mathieucelary246 3 жыл бұрын

what about shaking all but the violet liqueur and then add it at the end with a gentle little stir?

@oliverschmidt1988 3 жыл бұрын

@@mathieucelary246 thats what i thought too

@SaroShow 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, in Italy we pronunce Maraskino🇮🇹👋🍸

@justintetzlaff3651 2 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on using empress 1908 gin? would really add to the purple color. I'm not sure how that would work flavor wise.

@rexrichmond8772 2 жыл бұрын

As a 25 year barman, I build mine by placing the crime de violet in the chilled coupe and pouring the shaken cocktail over it. Maintaining the bright color and saving time.

@bradottoson6597 2 жыл бұрын

I just recently discovered this cocktail when the wife and I went out for our anniversary. It was shaken. I know because it was cloudy. Tasted good, good enough that I bought some Creme De Violette for our home bar. I searched for recipes and found this video. I’ve been stirring them at home but I had a similar thought as yours. The weather here has been hot and we’ve been on a Daiquiri kick but I’m going to try your method on the next aviation I make.

@johndaltrocanto 2 жыл бұрын

That makes sense

@hafidatoubani4712 2 жыл бұрын

Crème*

@tobebrockner 2 жыл бұрын

@@hafidatoubani4712 good grief

@cavemandrew5565 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking.

@JoshChristiane 3 жыл бұрын

You're by far my favourite bartender on KZfaq or anywhere else. You just seem really nice, and every recipe of yours I've ever copied is always better than every other recipe I've tried. You just understand flavours and balance well.

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Josh! It means so much to hear that. Cheers to you and many more good drinks!

@christinecamley 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Josh, and in this difficult time, as we all navigate a pandemic (I'm a psychologist so I have never had such a rush of people to help, with massive anxiety and stress) someone who is clearly very nice, is a treasure to watch, and learn from. Very calming!

@JoshChristiane 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinecamley That's great to hear, I think hobbies like having a little home bar and things like that can help keep people busy during these crazy times. I'm sure you are super busy with clientele, but I'm glad there are people like you ready and willing to help.

@christinecamley 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoshChristiane Hi Josh!! Thanks so much for the kind reply! It means a lot!! Hobbies can make such a big difference in coping in tough times. Being able to follow along, learn, and connect with others, makes things feel more normal - I hate that word - but you know what I mean! I love my work! Be well!! Much care!!

@brett327 2 жыл бұрын

Same - really enjoying going through the entire catalog!

@alexandernordstrom1617 2 ай бұрын

I was sent here from a slightly more buttoned up Anders Erickson in his "3 cocktail recipes to try this spring!" video. This looks like a promising channel! ;-)

@lilbitabouteverythingpocast 2 жыл бұрын

Truth be told, I’ve been stirring my Aviations for a long time precisely for the same reason. In fact, I used to bartend at a bar in FL and I was taught to do it stirred. Clearly the color is far more vivid stirred, but the flavors are more pronounced. When shaken it’s almost as if everything blends in so well that it’s difficult to distinguish the different types of booze. When stirred one is almost like layers that allow the different types of booze to be tasted. The Aviation is my favorite cocktail and truth be told I’ve never had a bad one. That being said I do prefer it stirred.

@markwilliamson6562 2 жыл бұрын

I have found the best way is to dry shake everything apart from the creme de violet and single strain into a mixing glass containing ice and creme de violet. Then just a matter of stirring. this way it gets aerated, keeps its colour and has no problems with double dilution.

@rishi_rajani 2 жыл бұрын

Reallllyy interesting take

@BentheBB 2 жыл бұрын

The Aviation is perhaps my all time favorite cocktail. I try to always use Empress 1908 Gin for two reasons. First and foremost, its one of my favorites Gins, so hey why not use it for one of my favorite cocktails? But also, the Empress 1908 Gin has this fantastic violet color. I think this makes up for the color loss when shaking the cocktail and allow you to still aerate the fresh citrus. On occasion, I will also add a dash of St. Germain liqueur so enhance the floral vibes of the Violette and the Empress (which is a very floral gin)

@flomaier1589 Жыл бұрын

Hey that just sounds like the "Bella Luna" then! Could you please post your measurements here on how much ml you use? Thank you! 🥂

@FriskyOCallahan 11 ай бұрын

Ya I was thinking of the same, using Empress and some light St Germain to keep the color and add floral complexity!

@brittneydoesitherself5546 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a bartender for 12 years and just found your channel today. It’s a slow, snowy lunch shift on a Monday and your channel is exactly what I need. You’re great.

@markzalubas5793 6 ай бұрын

This is my absolute favorite cocktail. It seems to forge a new 'compound' from the ingredients. I've switched out the gin many ways and it always works and delivers a slightly different, but always agreeable, cocktail. Unfortunately, it's a home brew because I find most bars either don't have the ingredients or don't know how to make it. [I was impressed with Anders' ability to both shake and stir at the same time. That's talent.]

@thesangst5238 4 ай бұрын

Use empress 1908 from Canada for your gin. It’s purple in hue!

@mitchrowe7627 2 жыл бұрын

Underrated channel. Love it.

@tomkurutz8866 3 жыл бұрын

New favorite KZfaq channel, you the man Anders!!

@ixian98 2 жыл бұрын

Anders, love your videos. great cocktail!!

@rewdymeyer 2 жыл бұрын

One of my fave cocktails. Love your channel.

@ValeriaDiaz-ix5yk 3 жыл бұрын

Anders you are fantastic, so engaging! I'm glad I came across your channel-- I have a love for drinking cocktails but more recently for learning to make them. You have a new subscriber and hopefully one day a customer at your bar!

@lockiea1 Жыл бұрын

Have been on a cocktail journey led by you. Each week I am trying a new one from your videos and the family and friend all get to try. Had the Aviation a few weeks ago, stirred and it was excellent. Very high ratings from the crowd. Thanks for the tips and tricks, leading to great sips!

@tjbh1313 2 ай бұрын

I'm a newbie to mixing drinks. Fell for the Creme de Violette at Sardi's. This was awesome!

@taiha4892 7 ай бұрын

Just learned this cocktail and this video was awesome and insightful!! THANKS!

@JohnDoe-zw8vx 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea for a video (same cocktail shaken vs stirred) and awesome multitasking! 👍

@CarlEuegene Жыл бұрын

Ok this was so awesome!!!!!

@alessandropaparo2105 2 жыл бұрын

Love Ur channel! Very interesting and fun. Congrats!!!

@judygreeneRedheadbeauty 2 жыл бұрын

I love Empress gin, lime juice, rosemary simple syrup shaken. Add a sprig of Rosemary 💜

@Jp-ww6kh 2 жыл бұрын

It's always five o clock in your vids, it's my new time for shaking

@scottgilbert5573 2 жыл бұрын

I love a great Aviation. I can't wait to try your version tonight

@MichaelJones-gw8sg 2 жыл бұрын

This is the video that has inspired me to attempt to make more cocktails. So I made this one, and Oh my! This is good. Thank you.

@jaypal3815 2 жыл бұрын

Just made this. Had 2. Feeling fantastic

@denishabrown4034 2 жыл бұрын

Very good to know! Just shook mine and now I’ll be stirring!

@nathanbowman9051 Жыл бұрын

This is still my favorite drink you've put out and what got me hooked on the channel. It's also the reason I can drink gin. Thank you again and keep them coming.

@trevorrose1 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting results, I may stir up an Aviation now

@kelleyroberts1588 2 жыл бұрын

I got this when I went out one night that had a dash of lavender bitters and it took this cocktail to another level. I'll never make this cocktail without it again.

@atarimasters 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and thanks for explaining the ingredients thoroughly. A lot of guys on KZfaq assume that we know exactly what the ingredients are and I end up exiting to google to figure out what they are since im pretty new at making cocktails.

@freyatilly 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Really enjoy your presentation. I'm just learning for home bar pleasure.

@skirtane 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you did both at the same time and explored the difference. Awesome!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@01JennieLou 2 жыл бұрын

Talk about chewing gum while you walk! I was impressed!

@realtoast7036 2 жыл бұрын

Made this last night for guests in smoky Tahoe. The perfect drink for the occasion. BTW, I’ve been stocking my cabinet with all the brands you show for various drinks. If they’re not paying you, they should!

@CoachVinoLLC 3 жыл бұрын

What’s to stop you from shaking everything but the Creme de Violette and then adding to mixing glass and stirring in the Violette? It’s an extra step but this could be the best of both worlds. 🧐

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

You bring up a good point. I’d certainly give it a shot. I don’t know how the flavor of the creme de violette would incorporate when added after dilution, but it could be the answer. Maybe splitting up the creme de violette and shaking half while stirring in the other half after dilution. Appreciate the comment!

@stovex0r 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndersErickson Is there any reason you couldn't just do a dry shake before transferring everything to the mixing glass?

@0cramoi 2 жыл бұрын

@@stovex0r i think the big problem here is the aeration, not just the dilution. If you add a non aerated creme de Violette to the shaken drink it may be dense enough to sink? Idk, just brainstorming

@sai51192 2 жыл бұрын

**Said the voice of common sense!!

@schloany4479 2 жыл бұрын

@@0cramoi Shake the creme de violette

@TheSweetEscapeMUA 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite gin cocktails! Flying high after another great video and drink suggestion for tonight!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lindsay! A fine drink for a warm Friday evening. Cheers!

@elizabethann9152 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this. Stirred citrus duly noted.

@TheHuscarl101 3 жыл бұрын

The aeration brings the aroma more to the nose and the olfactory aspects change the flavor even though the ingredients agree identical. Nice vid

@woodandwake 2 жыл бұрын

I just double up on the creme de violet. I love the flavor of it.

@RobsHomeBar 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve never tried stirring the cocktail. Now i need to try both side by side! Well done! Cheers!!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rob! It was a fun side-by-side taste test!

@TheTribalBarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. This is such a good drink. It survived the test of time for a reason. Cheers!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Glad this one stuck around.

@amycoronado4920 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite drink. Best with Hendrick's 💜

@eileenmichels2736 2 жыл бұрын

The Aviation is one of my favorite cocktails…I stir ! It’s delicious ! It’s beautiful !

@rumtikihomebar7301 2 жыл бұрын

Will stir one tonight - nice

@jarrettpeeples9745 16 күн бұрын

I use Tempus Fugit for the creme de violette and Empress Indigo for the gin, and you get a super vibrant pink on the color.

@MacManPro36 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, it’s CRAZY how different they taste side-by-side. I absolutely prefer the stirred one now. This was amazing, thank you for doing this!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you tried the side-by-side! It's incredible how different the results are from shaking vs stirring a cocktail. Happy you found it helpful! Cheers!

@kimisenberg4732 2 жыл бұрын

The aviation is my favorite cocktail and I will be stirring for brunch this weekend

@jamespicou5637 Жыл бұрын

I just made my first aviation and couldn't understand how I lost the purple hue. Your answer was brilliant. I never expected color theory here. Thanks so much.

@darma8030 Жыл бұрын

I chose stirred and started with a Luxardo cherry at the bottom in a bsp pool of it’s own syrup and poured the cocktail carefully onto the cherry so as not to disturb the ‘red dawn’ effect. In a flared martini glass this was absolute heaven or highway to the danger zone, depending on your altitude. Thank you Anders, thank you Az. 💜

@KatherineXIX Жыл бұрын

My favorite one is served at my husband’s restaurant in Atlanta during the fall/winter…it replaces the maraschino with St. George spiced pear, I believe it is stirred, and it’s served in a lowball glass on a big ice cube. That’s how I make them now!

@SellingtheMainLine 2 жыл бұрын

We made this to celebrate England's 2-1 win over Denmark in Euro 2021, just an excuse as I have been looking for one to make this since I bought all the ingredients. Delicious, a great balance between sweet and sour. I used Pennsylvania Blue Coat gin a local gin from Phoenixville PA. I did stir it and love the color. Great drink, will be finding many excuses to make this again.

@ac968174 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing a side by side. I feel like with stirring it would also be easier to control dilution.

@tinav3613 8 ай бұрын

I just made an aviation slushy with empress indigo gin. It's delicious and very purple :)

@baloneyandfunk5234 Жыл бұрын

I had two aviations at two different high-end cocktail bars - both very different. At home I realized I like 1/2 oz of the violette otherwise I get too much maraschino. Fun to play around with builds!

@MichaelJones-gw8sg 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, that looks good!

@elcarlitos23 Жыл бұрын

Shaking it helps with the entropy in the cocktail since the composition of the juice is so different than the liquors and spirit. If you clarify the lemon juice and then shake, you might conserve the color and perhaps balance the flavor without changing proportions. I will try this at my bar. Awesome channel! Love all your videos.

@qsssecurity3598 2 жыл бұрын

Ill be running a marathon watch of your channel. I am way into how you explain coctails, history and all the goodies of bartending.

@Barprints 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly did the same when I cam across this channel. You're in for a treat

@ChefJon250 3 жыл бұрын

Anders, love the videos. Not sure where you live, but if you are able to procure some Empress gin, it will enable you to shake the cocktail, and not lose the colour you're looking for. The gin is made in Victoria, BC and contains butterfly pea blossom (among other things) that give it a natural purple colour - and it tastes incredible.

@MrPedelman 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing cocktail. Stirred.

@MarkStudent 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to make a point that I appreciate it always being 5 o'clock at your place.

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail 2 жыл бұрын

ANDERS!!!! Great video!!! Now I can see why YT recommended this video. I've never had this cocktail, and I must try this ASAP!!! I love the side by side. I Will be stirring mine btw... CHEERS!!!!

@AndersErickson 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Tim! Hope you enjoy this one - cheers!!

@Cremantus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for comparing...

@icnocuicatl 2 жыл бұрын

Im gonna try this

@Barprints 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely going the stirring route

@relaxingnaturesounds2339 Жыл бұрын

thank you.

@cameronmarceau9490 3 жыл бұрын

Florality? Nicely done. With your demonstration I'm on team stirred.

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

That works! Although I know how you are with citrus, and it is brighter in the stored version. I found both to be rather tasty.

@bob___ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, which I ran across about a month after it came out. Not that anyone cares, but my personal preference is to use half the amount of creme de violette and twice the amount of maraschino liqueur (and I also prefer lime juice to lemon juice). The result doesn't look very purple but instead looks like what you see out the window of a plane when flying through clouds. The result also deemphasizes the creme de violette, which is an improvement as far as I'm concerned.

@suejohnson2380 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta stir!! Who wants a gray drink! Kinda dig you were an art major! Specialization? And ahhummm- would love a lions tail recipe!!! 😊😊😊💜

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Hang tight! We’re getting into perfect lion’s tail season 👌 As for my specialization in school... printmaking!😊

@graygeneral6029 Жыл бұрын

No doubt this has to be stirred. Thanks, Anders!

@kaarlosuotamo3409 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite

@christophermitchell-whites403 Жыл бұрын

Why not do a little of both? You could omit the Violette till after the shake, and pour to your mixing glass, add the Violette, then stir. This may get the color you are looking for as well as round out the citrus.

@robertbentley3734 7 ай бұрын

Came here to say exactly this.

@christosioannou9628 2 жыл бұрын

“We’re gonna shake and stir at the same time” Ho-ho! Look at mister ‘Walk and Chew Gum’ over here!

@jonathanwilliams1974 Жыл бұрын

More like pat your head and rub your stomach. Bartender skills at 11 on this chap.

@cxrgaming923 3 жыл бұрын

The picture of the cocktail in the thumbnail looks beautiful.

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This drink is such a beautiful color.

@jesusmorales580 2 жыл бұрын

i love you videos

@reubenco Жыл бұрын

I have had Aviations at bars that I’ve really enjoyed, but struggled to find the ratios that I like to make my own. I’m definitely going to try this recipe, I like that it has less maraschino than I’ve used before.

@georgejasper8794 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most amazing gins I've ever had - can't get it here in Tennessee, have to have friends bootleg it in from Illinois.

@juliussharrock5368 2 жыл бұрын

You've got me seriously considering buying a coupe...

@johnolmos8670 3 жыл бұрын

If you use The Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur it will make it it’s intended Sky Blue hue that was probably originally intended by Enslin. In my recipe I only use a barspoon and a half so as not to impart the dreaded hand soap taste to the cocktail. I also do a barspoon of simple syrup to boost up the drink since Luxardo finishes dry. This is my favorite cocktail

@denishabrown4034 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! Do u have a video on a blue cheese olive martini?

@01JennieLou 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Loved your video! I love my Aviations. Think it's my favorite cocktail. I shall try it stirred and see what I think. Maybe I'll be James Bond -- "shaken, not stirred"! Thanks for your suggestion!

@yourhuckleberry7480 2 жыл бұрын

I always called this the dirty dishwater cocktail. Tastes delicious though. Will try it stirred next time.

@kasparcopper9496 2 жыл бұрын

There's a gin that uses Butterfly Pea Blossom as one of its botanicals it lends a great indigo/violet hue to really bolster the Crème de Violette in the cocktail. But I'm sure I'm not the only person to have suggested that.

@PaulyBarrels 2 жыл бұрын

I actually shake everything but the violet liqueur, strain, and add the violet liqueur while stirring with a swizzle. It's a beautiful presentation.

@johannesq6500 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks! So stirred Aviation is basically peaceful cohabitation of different groups in their own ancestral places, and shaken Aviation is the Kalergi Plan. Think I'll go for stirred.

@Rikkcas Жыл бұрын

It’s probably sacrilegious, but I made a variation once when I had no more violette. I make the aviation when my wife has her girlfriends over. It’s their favorite. I substituted the violette with chambord on one of those nights. Even though I didn’t initially tell them 🤫, they noticed (especially the color)and loved it. Different taste, but still quite delicious. It was a big hit with the girls. We named it the Helicopter. Try it sometime. It’s a novel flavor twist on the aviator. 🧊

@Bombbeachh 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Anders! I’m having a hard time finding Creme de Violette where I am but I found a Violette syrup that supposedly works as well. Would you have a suggestion on how to adjust the recipe for a syrup vs liquor?

@michelefavaretto627 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anders! Sorry if I'm not focused on the cocktail but, as an italian guy, i'd like to tell you that the correct pronunciation of "maraschino" is "maraskeeno" and not "marasheeno" 😂 You will forgive me for my english, possibly worse than your italian! 🤭 Anyway, awesome channel, i already stole your recipe for the Prescription Julep and It won't be the last!!

@jakeryan7913 10 ай бұрын

hey man love your channel and vids, I see myself going back to cocktails again hahaha been more wine and chamoagnes/spumante/prosecco.... one variation ive found, is shake everything, and then add the violet, you get that hue still, and the citrus has been well shaken....also maybe try empress gin, I love the indigo color of that one, and its so smooth, my favorite gin is monkey 47, though, which adds some more flavorful gin to the indigo empress, and maybe the indigo may help keep the purple color after shaking?

@mcnuonuo 2 жыл бұрын

I actually like the grey purple color!

@GeorgeWTush 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is adorable!

@dawarner6302 2 жыл бұрын

I tend to create a hybrid of shaken and stirred… I shake the maraschino, gin, and lemon and strain/pour it over the Creme Violet in the coup with the cherry… this causes the violet to mix in but not be bruised with the other flavours… and the bouquet remains floral but the notes are citrus and the herbal from the gin (especially Uncle Vals).

@peppat27 2 жыл бұрын

Now I know why my aviation turns out grey. I'm going to stir my next one and see. Definitely one of my favorite gin drinks

@fr3d611 10 ай бұрын

So i experimented a bit (both shaken and stirred) and here's the version i came up with which i really liked: In the mixing glass: 60ml gin 15ml lemon juice 7.5ml luxardo 7.5ml violet syrup (couldn't find violet liqueur in my country, only syrup) bar spoon of simple syrup bar spoon of elderflower liqueur Stir with ice I found that the simple brought up the needed sweetness compared to the original recipe and the elderflower raised the floral notes. Did the same specs but shaken instead and adding the violet syrup to the glass but i still prefer the stirred version which is boozier.

@berelinde 8 ай бұрын

Maybe my taste buds aren't up to muster, but when I make an aviation with those proportions, all I taste is lemon and gin. I use half an ounce of both the creme de violette and maraschino liqueur, and I shake to take the edge off the lemon. The brand of creme de violette matters, too. The only brand available in my area is The Bitter Truth, and that is much more blue than purple, so the cocktail ends up being a translucent sky blue color. Since we're already going for floral notes, I usually add a few drops of orange flower water or a bar spoon of elderflower liqueur for some complexity. I usually serve it in a Nick and Nora glass because it fits, but next time, I'll try a coupe to see if the extra surface area enhances the fragrance.

@sidneymayer4054 2 жыл бұрын

I've had great Results with shaking it before adding the violet. Strain into the mixing glass and add the violet.

@oscarsnr 3 жыл бұрын

You really should get a worldwide commission deal. Yesterday, I walked into the only bottle shop near my office - something I’ve never done before - and incredibly, they had Creme de Violette. A rare find in NZ. Guess what cocktail we had last night? Stirred, as you suggest. Amazing colour. And certainly better than my previous effort to create purple by adding Blue curaçao and Chambord...!

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you gave the aviation a try! It's so much fun discovering a new ingredient or drink, and I admire your creativity with creating a purple drink using blue curaçao and Chambord! Cheers to you, Patrick - thanks for the comment!

@stephenbayer09 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely making this drink I freaking love gin but I don't know a lot of creative ways to use it other then the basic gin and tonic

@AndersErickson 3 жыл бұрын

I think you'll love this one! This is a good start for exploring gin cocktails. Cheers!

@joelowery999 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I wonder if temperature has anything to do with the different color though.

@jeremyphillips7827 6 ай бұрын

Can't wait to try this. That's an interesting dilemma. What causes the cloudiness and loss of color when the drink is shaken? Is it the aeration that does it, or does the ice melt more when shaken rather than stirred, causing the diluted color and cloudiness? If it's the latter, I imagine dry shaking the lemon juice, gin and maraschino liqueur together before pouring them into a mixing pitcher with the crème de violette and ice for stirring might help. Unfortunately, I don't have the supplies on hand at the moment to test that theory.

@oskrarthur 2 жыл бұрын

Lol my fav moment of the vid 2:54 😂😂👍🏾👍🏾

@Corndog4382 2 жыл бұрын

It would be a bit tedious but interesting to try shaking all ingredients besides the violet, then stirring it in at the end. Maybe best of both worlds?