Blue Monday
Vodka with orange and blue curaçao. A bright-blue 1980s classic.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 32% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 7.5 ml Blue curaçao
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml Blue curaçao into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Serve very cold.
About the Blue Monday
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Blue Monday FAQ
What's in a Blue Monday?
45 ml vodka, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 7.5 ml blue curaçao, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Blue Monday?
About 32% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Blue Monday?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Blue Monday in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
