Blue Moon
Gin, crème de violette and lemon. A violet-scented cousin of the Aviation.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 22% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Crème de violette
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml crème de violette into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Blue Moon
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Blue Moon FAQ
What's in a Blue Moon?
45 ml gin, 15 ml crème de violette, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Blue Moon?
About 22% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Blue Moon?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Blue Moon in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
