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Blue Moon Cocktail

The Washington Post, April 2, 2008
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This cocktail was a mid-century standard when a spirit called Creme Yvette was a staple of many bars. Now that a similar liqueur, Rothman & Winter Creme de Violette, is available in the District, it is again possible to make the lavender-hued Blue Moon.

We found creme de violette at Ace Beverage; check its availability in the District through Le Droit Distributors, 202-262-5637.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 2 ounces dry gin, such as Tanqueray
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce creme de violette

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the gin, lemon juice and creme de violette. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail (martini) glass.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks," by David A. Embury (Doubleday, 1948).

Tested by Michael Taylor for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 182
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 1g 0
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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