Blue Moon recipe
A violet-hued gin sour that lets crème de violette take the lead.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Sidecar Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Crème de Violette
- 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
How to make a Blue Moon
- Add ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 12–15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Serve without over-garnishing the violet aroma.
Garnish
Lemon twist.
Pro tip
Crème de violette is potent; measure carefully to avoid a soapy finish.
History of the Blue Moon
Blue Moon is a close Aviation-family cousin with a stronger violet profile.
Flavour profile
Floral, Violet, Citrus, Delicate
Variations
- Aviation — Return to gin, lemon, maraschino and crème de violette
- Water Lily — Add orange juice and crème de violette to gin
- Moonlight — Use elderflower liqueur in a floral gin sour
Practise making the Blue Moon in the free Virtual Bar game.