🥃 Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange
Flavoured Aviation gin from 2026: cranberry and blood orange added to the botanicals of the base gin; a permanent version.
Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange is a flavoured gin from the Aviation Gin brand. It was introduced on 26 February 2026 as the brand's first flavour novelty in more than twenty years. According to the press release, it is a permanent part of the range. The strength is not given in the announcements, so check the label.
According to the producer's description, the drink combines the tart flavour of cranberry and the citrus of blood orange with the signature botanical set of Aviation American Gin. The composition of the flavourings and how they are added were not disclosed. The version reached the US market nationwide from March 2026; the release suggests it for cocktails, including mimosa and cosmopolitan variations.
Why it matters to you. A flavoured gin is not the same as a classic one: the fruit is noticeable at once, and the juniper recedes even further. If you need a recipe with classic gin, choose Aviation American Gin. Before buying, check the name and strength on the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | announced 26.02.2026; on sale in the USA since March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Aviation American Gin; cranberry and blood orange flavour |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange → kind of → 🍸 Gin and juniper spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Aviation Gin, 🍸 Gin, 🍸 Gin and juniper spirits
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Aviation American Gin, 🥃 Aviation American Gin
Frequently asked questions
Is Cranberry & Blood Orange a limited edition?
No. According to the press release of 26 February 2026, it is a permanent part of the range.
How does this version differ from Aviation American Gin?
Cranberry and blood orange flavours are added to the botanicals of the base gin; it is a flavoured gin.
What is the strength of Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange?
The public launch announcements do not state the strength; check the label.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🧪 Water — ~87% of milk.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Aviation American Gin · 🥃 Beefeater Pink · 🥃 Kweichow Moutai 15 Year Old · 🥃 Kweichow Moutai Feitian · 🥃 Bombay Dry Gin · 🥃 Bombay Sapphire East
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Aviation American Gin press release (26.02.2026): Cranberry & Blood Orange Flavored Gin, first flavor innovation, permanent addition, nationwide
- DesignRush News: Aviation American Gin launches first flavor in 20 years (27.02.2026; permanent addition; cranberry and blood orange)
- Mann About Town: Aviation American Gin introduces its first-ever flavor innovation, Cranberry & Blood Orange (26.02.2026)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)