Introducing "The Wilmington" Signature Cocktail Wilmington, Delaware "It's Time" Campaign - In Partnership with Aviation American Gin - Dedicate Cocktail to Pivotal City News provided by Share this article Share this article WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilmington, Delaware, today announces a much anticipated signature cocktail to call its own – THE WILMINGTON. The city, home to 46th President Elect Joe Biden, in partnership with Aviation American Gin, dedicates the drink to make a historic cocktail imprint at this milestone moment. THE WILMINGTON makes its debut one week prior to the Presidential Inauguration. It's Time & Aviation Gin "It's Time," in partnership with Aviation Gin, hosted the cocktail competition open to bartenders, mixologists and everyday cocktail connoisseurs from the city of Delaware and beyond. Competition criteria included the inclusion of Aviation American Gin and the inspiration of all that Wilmington has to offer. More than 25 submissions from across the nation showcased the best of this progressive city including historical references, Delaware state colors, the state flower – the peach blossom, the state fruit – the strawberry, comedic entries and more.