Teresa's Recipes
Blue Moon Cocktail
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this refreshing Blue Moon Cocktail. Bursting with vibrant citrus flavors, this cocktail combines the bright, sweet notes of orange juice with the tangy kick of lemon. The star ingredient, Blue Curacao, lends an enchanting deep blue hue and a unique bitter-fruity flavor, while vodka provides that classic alcoholic punch. Finished with a garnish of fresh orange slice, this Blue Moon Cocktail is a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and cool refreshment, making it the ideal companion for a relaxing evening or festive gathering.
Ingredients
- Enough to fill a cocktail shaker and a serving glass Ice cubes
- 1, for garnish Orange slice
- 1 tablespoon Simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- 1/2 cup, freshly squeezed Orange juice
- 1.5 ounces Vodka
- 1 ounce Blue curacao
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 1
- Dish Type: Drink
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 16g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 14g
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the cocktail.
- Pour the vodka, blue curacao, freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker.
- Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Fill a serving glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared serving glass, ensuring no ice from the cocktail shaker enters the glass.
- Garnish the cocktail with a fresh slice of orange on the rim of the glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of your homemade Blue Moon Cocktail.