Classic
Blue Moon
5 min.Gin
Ingredients
- 6 cl
- 3 cl
- 1 dash
- 1 dash
- 1 splash
- CocktailGlass type
Step-by-step
- Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice.1
- Add all ingredients2
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.3
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.4
Flavor profile
- floralherbalsour
Specs
- Origin
- The Blue Moon cocktail was first documented in Hugo Ensslin's 1917 book, "Recipes for Mixed Drinks." It gained popularity as the house drink at Joel's, a legendary Manhattan bohemian restaurant, known for its theatrical and artistic clientele.History
- Has seen various adaptations over the years, including the omission of the liqueur in modern versions.Trivia
- Hugo Ensslin, Recipes for Mixed DrinksSource