Aviation Cranberry and Blood Orange Flavored Gin

A vibrant and modern flavored gin that balances the classic botanical clarity of Aviation Gin with bright fruit character, Cranberry & Blood Orange offers lively citrus zing, tart berry freshness, and refined spice. Designed for fun yet elevated sipping and cocktails, this expression feels lively, balanced, and perfectly suited to seasonal or festive occasions.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced by Aviation Gin, a brand celebrated for its refined botanical profile and smooth, citrus-accented base spirit, this flavored variant builds on that foundation with natural cranberry and blood orange essences. The base gin — distilled from a neutral grain spirit with traditional botanicals including juniper, coriander, lavender, cardamom, and citrus peel — brings structure and aromatic breadth.

The infusion of real cranberry and blood orange augment the botanical essence without overwhelming it, adding fresh fruit brightness and tart complexity. Careful formulation ensures the flavors are integrated — not just added — producing a flavored gin with depth, balanced acidity, and subtle sweetness. The result is a gin that is fruit forward without being syrupy, and botanical enough to hold its own in cocktails.

Critics Reviews & Impressions

Professional spirits reviewers and bartenders generally receive Aviation’s flavored gin expressions positively, noting:

• Fruit Integration: Most reviewers commend how the cranberry and blood orange notes feel natural and layered, complementing the gin’s botanical core rather than masking it with simple sweetness.

• Versatility in Cocktails: Bartenders praise its adaptability — bright fruity notes play well in spritzes, gin & tonics, and festive sours while retaining enough structure for more complex mixed drinks.

• Drinkability: Commentators note that this flavored gin maintains Aviation’s hallmark smoothness, making it enjoyable on its own over ice or in lighter, celebratory sips.

Across commentary, the consensus emphasizes balance, clarity, and refreshing personality in this flavored variant.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Bright and aromatic — cranberry tartness and sweet blood orange immediately lift the bouquet, supported by citrus zest, juniper warmth, and light floral botanical notes. A subtle herbal edge adds depth beneath the fruit.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and lively with ripe blood orange and cranberry compote leading. Beneath, classic gin elements — juniper, coriander, and citrus peel — provide structure and botanical complexity. Tartness and sweetness remain well balanced, with clean citrus acidity enlivening the mid-palate.

Finish:
Refreshing and crisp, with lingering berry tartness and citrus blossom, followed by a light botanical warmth drawn from the base gin. The finish stays bright without lingering harsh sweetness.

Serving & Cocktail Ideas

Simple Serve:
Chilled neat or over ice with a splash of soda and a twist of orange peel for a refreshing, fruit-accented sip.

Cranberry & Blood Orange Gin & Tonic:

• 1.5 oz Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange Gin

• Premium tonic water

• Fresh cranberries and blood orange wheel
  Build over ice; garnish with fruit.

Festive Gin Fizz:

• 1.5 oz Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange Gin

• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice

• ½ oz simple syrup

• Top with soda
  Serve in a highball; garnish with rosemary sprig and cranberries.

Sparkling Citrus Punch:

• 1.5 oz Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange Gin

• Sparkling wine or Prosecco

• Splash of blood orange soda
  Serve in a flute with fresh berries.

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