Blue Moon Cocktail

Pro tips

• Chill your glass with ice before serving to keep the cocktail cold longer without over-diluting.
• Stir the gin and blue curaçao with ice for 10–15 seconds before serving; this chills and slightly dilutes the drink for smoother flavor.
• Use fresh ice—cloudy or old ice can mute the bright citrus notes of the blue curaçao.
• Pour the blue curaçao last if layering visually; it sinks slightly slower than gin due to its sweetness.

Substitutions

• Mr. Boston Gin → Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire (similar dry gin profile)
• Blue curaçao → triple sec or Cointreau (loses the blue color but keeps citrus and sweetness)

Equipment

mixing glass or cocktail shaker · bar spoon or long spoon · jigger (1.5 oz and 0.75 oz) · rocks glass or coupe glass

What does blue curaçao taste like?

Blue curaçao is an orange-flavored liqueur with a bright, citrusy profile and subtle sweetness. It adds color and a smooth citrus note to the drink.

Can I make this cocktail without Mr. Boston Gin?

Yes. Any dry gin works—London Dry style gins are ideal. The gin provides the botanical backbone, so choose one you enjoy drinking.

Should this cocktail be served with ice?

Yes, serve over ice in a chilled glass. You can also stir it with ice and strain into a coupe for a silkier texture.

What's the ideal glassware for a Blue Moon?

A rocks glass (lowball) with ice is most common, but a coupe or martini glass works if you prefer it served up and chilled.

Is this cocktail sweet or dry?

It leans slightly sweet due to the blue curaçao, but the gin's botanicals and citrus balance it. The ratio is spirit-forward.