Blue Moon Martini – Gin and Blue Curaçao Cocktail

The Blue Moon Martini combines botanical gin with blue curaçao for a cocktail that is bright, citrusy, and visually striking. Gin gives the drink structure, while blue curaçao adds orange sweetness and the vivid color.

Botanicals Against Orange

The drink works because gin gives the sweet orange liqueur something dry and aromatic to push against. The result is more structured than a simple blue vodka cocktail, with juniper and citrus sharing the spotlight.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Gin – gives the drink its botanical backbone.
• Blue curaçao – adds orange sweetness and blue color.
• Lemon twist – contributes fresh citrus oils.

Triple sec can replace blue curaçao if color is not important.

Equipment

Use a shaker, jigger, strainer, and chilled cocktail glass.

Why the 2:1 Ratio Works

Two parts gin to one part blue curaçao gives the liqueur a clear role without letting sweetness take over. The gin remains recognizable from the first sip through the finish.

Substitutions & Variations

Use a citrus-forward gin for a softer profile, or reduce the blue curaçao to half an ounce for a drier variation.

Helpful Tips

Shake with plenty of ice, chill the glass first, and express the lemon peel just before serving.