Blue Moon Recipe

Dry shake (if using egg white)

Combine gin, creme de violette, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Seal and shake vigorously without ice for 10–15 seconds to emulsify and build foam.

Wet shake

Add ice to the shaker (about 4 large cubes). Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and the exterior becomes frosty.

Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove ice shards and any coagulated egg white pieces. If not using egg white, add ice and perform the wet shake only, then strain.

Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, rub it on the glass rim if desired, and drop it into the cocktail. Alternatively, garnish with a cocktail cherry. Serve immediately.