Blue Moon Cocktail
A lavender‑hued gin sour with soft floral sweetness.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Blue Moon blends gin, crème de violette, and lemon for a pale-purple, aromatic sour. Light, floral, and citrus-forward, it balances perfume with acidity.
Did you know?
“Appears in 1920s–30s bar manuals as one of the earliest floral gin sours.”
Source:Savoy; vintage bar guides
Bartender's Note
Use violette carefully—it overwhelms easily.
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How to make the Blue Moon Cocktail
- 1Add gin, crème de violette, and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3Strain into a coupe
- 4Serve
