Classic cocktail

Blue Moon

A 1940s classic, often seen as an Aviation without maraschino. Gin, crème de violette, and lemon, with an optional egg white.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Shake
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
3

Ingredients

  • 2 oz London Dry GinMore gin cocktails
  • ½ oz Crème de Violette
  • ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Egg White, dry shake first if used (optional)

Garnish: Lemon twist

How to make it

  1. If using egg white, dry shake it with the gin, crème de violette, and lemon juice first.
  2. Add ice to the shaker with all ingredients and shake until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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