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Blue Moon Cocktail

A crisp and elegant cocktail featuring dry gin, blue curaçao, and lemon juice, offering citrus brightness with subtle floral notes in a striking pale lavender hue.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 serving

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Martini or coupe glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Ice

Ingredients

  • 2 oz dry gin
  • 0.5 oz blue curaçao
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • ice for shaking and chilling

Instructions

  • Fill your shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add the gin, blue curaçao, and lemon juice.
  • Shake hard for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with a thin lemon wheel if desired.

Notes

Use a high-quality dry gin for the best flavor. Blue curaçao adds both color and a subtle orange note similar to triple sec. Fresh lemon juice is essential for brightness.