Takumi's Aviation
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 1⁄2 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 1⁄6 oz Giffard Parfait Amour liqueur
- 1⁄3 oz Lemon juice
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Nick & Nora glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Takumi's Aviation contains 148 calories
History:
Takumi Watanabe first presented his version of the classic Aviation at the 2010 global final of World Class in Athens, Greece. Representing Japan, he was one of 24 finalists from around the world competing in a number of challenges to be crowned World Class Bartender of the Year. Erik Lorincz, then of London's Connaught Hotel, went on to win. However, Takumi's Aviation has since become a contemporary classic, perhaps helped by Difford's Guide publishing the following account from the Cocktail Mastery Challenge which was judged by the legendary Gary "gaz" Regan.
Review:
A wonderfully aromatic flower-powered Aviation. Sweeter than some Aviation renditions, including my own Aviation and if, like me, you like yours a tad drier and boozier then try adding a mere 5ml (1/6oz) more gin to Takumi's recipe.
