Blue Moon Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a pint glass or tulip glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill with ice water to chill while preparing the cocktail components.

2. 2

   Combine gin and modifiers

   In a mixing glass or small shaker, add the gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and optional orange bitters. Add a few ice cubes and stir briskly for about 10–15 seconds to lightly chill and dilute the gin mixture.

3. 3

   Add blue curaçao

   Add the blue curaçao to the gin mixture and give it one gentle stir to incorporate; this will add color and a hint of orange flavor.

4. 4

   Strain and pour

   Discard ice or water from the chilled serving glass. Strain the gin + curaçao mixture into the glass.

5. 5

   Top with wheat beer

   Carefully and slowly pour the chilled wheat beer down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and create a layered, bright blue hue. Pour until the glass is nearly full (about 12 fl oz).

6. 6

   Garnish and serve

   Gently stir once with a bar spoon if you want a uniform color, or leave as is to appreciate the layered look. Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist on the rim. Serve immediately.