Jaunted

We weren’t the only ones lingering, as there were plenty of business people pacing back and forth waiting for the show to begin. Once things opened up to the masses there were three options—silver, reposado, and añejo—along with a couple different mixers and juices. Everything was prepared by an Avión bartender—not SkyClub staff—so the tequila was definitely being poured with a heavy hand.

We bypassed the usual options and went for one of two signature cocktails, and we hope “The Winds of Jalisco” sticks around way past happy hour because it was pretty damn tasty. It was the right balance of sweet, sour, and refreshing with the ability to go down easy.

The other option was “Avion Nation,” but we decided to save that one for next time, as we didn’t want to be those people that hog the line and order one of everything. We’ve included the recipes for both below, so you can make your own at home or onboard your next flight. Just remember that these are to be shaken not stirred.

It sounds like the happy hour will continue throughout the summer, so if you find yourself near a SkyClub on a Thursday evening it’s definitely worth swinging through. Just be sure that your preferred SkyClub is on the list, as the fun is only going down at certain clubs in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, and Miami.

“Avion Nation”

• 2 oz Avion Silver
• 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• .25 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 Dashes Sweet Vermouth
• 1 Dash Angostura Bitters

“The Winds of Jalisco”

• 2 oz Avion Silver
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 3 oz Sprite
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

[Photos: Jaunted]