20th Century CocktailvsAviation
Which one fits your taste?
20th Century Cocktail
A silky, citrusy classic pairing gin with Lillet Blanc and a touch of chocolatey crème de cacao.
Aviation
A sky-blue, gin-based classic with a delicate floral sweetness from crème de violette and maraschino liqueur.
20th Century Cocktail
Aviation
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Coupe
Coupe
Flavor Notes
sweet, sour, herbal
sour, herbal, sweet
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The 20th Century Cocktail and Aviation share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and bright and citrus-forward. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (gin vs. gin) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.