Blue Moon Cocktail
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. {For some other exotic fare to spice your cocktails and conversation, see “A Flowery Find That Left Us in the Dust.”
1 serving
Ingredients:* Ice
* 2 ounces dry gin, such as Tanqueray
* 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1/2 ounce creme de violetteDirections:
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. [link]
