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Shaken · 1 serving

Blue Moon Cocktail

A balanced shaken cocktail combining london dry gin, creme de violette, lemon juice.

Short answer

Blue Moon Cocktail is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, crème de violette, lemon juice, egg white, and rich syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Blue Moon Cocktail ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Blue Moon Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Crème de Violette10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Egg White10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Rich syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Blue Moon Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, creme de violette, fresh lemon juice, egg white, and rich syrup into a shaker without ice.

  3. 03

    Dry-shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

  4. 04

    Add solid ice and shake hard again for 12–15 seconds until very cold and finely aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe to create a thin, even foam.

  6. 06

    Allow the foam to settle briefly and serve without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Blue Moon Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Blue Moon Cocktail questions

What is in a Blue Moon Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, crème de violette, lemon juice, egg white, and rich syrup.

How long does a Blue Moon Cocktail 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 Moon Cocktail prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Blue Moon Cocktail 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 B042https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/267/blue-moon-cocktail-1940s-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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