The Blue Moon cocktail is a stunning, pastel-hued drink that combines the elegance of gin with the floral sweetness of crème de violette. First gaining popularity in the United States during the Prohibition era, this cocktail was created by innovative bartenders seeking to craft unique and flavorful gin-based drinks. Its delicate balance of herbal and floral flavors, paired with its striking lavender color, has made it a timeless choice for cocktail enthusiasts.
Blue Moon Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
3
minutesCalories
167
kcal
Cook Mode
Keep the screen of your device on
Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz Gin
15 ml 1/2 fl oz Crème de Violette
15 ml 1/2 fl oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Ice cubes
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
Coupe glass
Instructions
- Chill your coupe or martini glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, crème de violette, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail properly.
- Straine the cocktail into your chilled glass.
- Add a twist of lemon or a violet flower for an elegant touch.
