Blue Moon

Violet liqueur brings a floral accent and pale lavender tint to gin and lemon. This three-ingredient sour has no maraschino liqueur, making it a distinct formula rather than an Aviation with a different garnish.

Pale cloudy lavender Blue Moon in a coupe with lemon twist and no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml London dry gin
  • 15 ml Crème de violette
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure gin, Crème de violette and lemon juice into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a lemon twist and serve promptly.