Blue Curacao Martini Cocktail
This vibrant blue martini blends vodka or gin, blue curacao, dry vermouth, and a splash of lemon juice for a crisp, citrusy cocktail that's as eye-catching as it is easy to make. A perfect aperitif with a refreshing twist!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Hawthorne strainer
- Martini glass or coupe glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka or gin choose vodka for smoothness or gin for botanical edge
- 1 oz blue curacao liqueur orange liqueur
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice
- lemon twist or maraschino cherry for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer or fill with ice water while you mix the drink.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka or gin, blue curacao, dry vermouth, and lemon juice.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold.
- Strain into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Switch between vodka and gin for different profiles—vodka is smoother, gin is more botanical. Adjust lemon and vermouth amounts to taste. Always serve in a well-chilled glass for best results.