Blue Moon Cocktail

Name: Blue Moon Cocktail with Gin and Crème de Yvette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin; 3/4 oz Crème de Yvette

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The Blue Moon is a smooth, floral gin cocktail combining Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin with Crème de Yvette for a silky, aromatic drink. Its delicate balance makes it ideal for aperitif service or classic cocktail hour.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin
3/4 oz Crème de Yvette

2 Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
2
cocktail glass.
3
Add twist of lemon peel and drop in glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill your glassware in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving to keep the drink cold longer
Use quality gin—Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin's juniper-forward profile balances Crème de Yvette's floral sweetness
If shaking, use fresh ice and shake for 10–15 seconds until the shaker frosts; strain immediately to avoid over-dilution
Crème de Yvette settles and separates; pour gently or stir the bottle before measuring

Substitutions

Crème de Yvette → Crème de Violette (similar floral profile, slightly more herbal)
Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin → Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire (any dry gin works; juniper-forward gins pair best)

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger · bar spoon · coupe or martini glass

Common Questions

What is Crème de Yvette?

Crème de Yvette is a French liqueur infused with violet flowers, offering a distinctive floral sweetness and purple hue that defines the Blue Moon's character.

Can I make a Blue Moon without Crème de Yvette?

You can substitute Crème de Violette, though it will taste slightly different. Crème de Yvette is preferred for its specific flavor profile.

Should a Blue Moon be shaken or stirred?

Recipes vary; some call for shaking with ice and straining, others for stirring. Shaking chills and aerates the drink; stirring keeps it silky and smooth.