Blue Moon Cocktail

Pro tips

• Chill your coupe or martini glass with ice water before stirring the cocktail to maintain the drink's silky texture.
• Stir the gin and Crème de Yvette with ice for 20–30 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the spirits without over-mixing.
• Use quality ice made from filtered water — it chills efficiently and prevents unwanted flavor dilution.

Substitutions

• Crème de Violette → Crème de Yvette (similar floral profile but with violet dominance)
• Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin → any London Dry gin (Tanqueray, Beefeater, Gordon's for consistent results)

Equipment

mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or measuring spoon · cocktail strainer · coupe or martini glass

What does Crème de Yvette taste like?

Crème de Yvette is a French liqueur with prominent floral and herbal notes, featuring violet and other botanicals. It's sweet, silky, and adds both color and a distinctive aromatic quality to cocktails.

Can I make a Blue Moon without Crème de Yvette?

Crème de Yvette is essential to this cocktail's identity. No direct substitute delivers the same floral profile, though Crème de Violette offers a similar floral character.

Should this cocktail be shaken or stirred?

The Blue Moon is traditionally stirred with ice to maintain clarity and elegance, then strained into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

What type of gin works best?

A London Dry style gin with botanical complexity complements the floral liqueur well. Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin is a classic choice for this recipe.

What's the best way to serve this cocktail?

Serve in a chilled coupe or martini glass, stirred over ice with no dilution needed. A lemon twist or violet garnish adds visual appeal.