1 serving
Blue Bird ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gin | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
 Triple Sec | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Blue curacao | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
 Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
 Cocktail Cherry | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short lemon twist and one cocktail cherry
Method
How to make Blue Bird
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One short lemon twist and one cocktail cherry, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure gin, triple sec, blue curacao, aromatic bitters, lemon, cocktail cherry accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Pre-chill a coupe, combine the gin, triple sec, blue curaçao, and two measured dashes of aromatic bitters in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express one short lemon twist, then place it with exactly one cocktail cherry on a short secure pick.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with One short lemon twist and one cocktail cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Blue Bird taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Blue Bird questions
What is in a Blue Bird?
Kokto’s build uses gin, triple sec, blue curacao, aromatic bitters, lemon, and cocktail cherry.
How long does a Blue Bird take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Blue Bird prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Blue Bird alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B053https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=111 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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