The Blue Moon Cocktail is a classic gin-based drink balanced with blue curaçao and finished with a lemon twist, delivering a smooth, citrus-forward flavor with striking visual appeal.
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Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Add lemon twist.
Cocktails are mixed-to-order drinks; store gin and blue curaçao separately in cool, dark places. No make-ahead storage applies.
jigger (1.5 oz and 0.75 oz measures) · mixing glass or cocktail shaker · bar spoon · strainer · citrus peeler or knife
London Dry style gins work best—their juniper-forward profile balances the sweetness of blue curaçao. Avoid heavily botanicaled gins that compete with the citrus notes.
Triple sec or Cointreau will work but won't provide the distinctive blue color or the same depth. For a non-alcoholic version, use blue curaçao syrup with less gin.
Cut a 2-inch piece of lemon peel, hold it skin-side down over the drink, and twist sharply to release oils. Drop the peel into the glass as garnish.
Serve over ice in a coupe or cocktail glass. Stir with ice before straining, or build directly over ice depending on your preference—both methods are period-appropriate.
