Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz (45ml) Premium Water With Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz (22ml) Blue Curaçao
- 1 oz (30ml) Heavy Cream
- 0.5 oz (15ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.25 oz (7ml) Simple Syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Ice
- Fresh blueberries or a lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Begin by chilling your preferred serving glass, such as a coupe or martini glass, either by placing it in the freezer or by filling it with ice water and letting it sit.
- Step 2: Combine the premium water with lemon juice, Blue Curaçao, heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, and optional simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the cocktail shaker completely with fresh ice cubes. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for approximately 15-20 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and the cream is well-emulsified and slightly frothy.
- Step 4: Discard the ice from your chilled serving glass. Double strain the creamy, vibrant blue cocktail from the shaker into the prepared glass to ensure a smooth, ice-shard-free texture.
- Step 5: Garnish the drink immediately with a few fresh blueberries gently dropped into the cocktail, or by placing an elegant lemon twist on the rim of the glass. Serve and savor this delightful, creamy, and visually striking beverage.
Notes
- This creamy cocktail is truly meant to be enjoyed fresh; its delicate balance of heavy cream and fresh lemon juice is best savored immediately after shaking to maintain its vibrant flavor and perfect texture.
- As a refreshing, chilled beverage, the Russian Blue Moon is absolutely not designed for reheating, as doing so would compromise its creamy texture and fresh, zesty character.
- Elevate the experience by serving this striking blue cocktail in a beautifully chilled coupe or martini glass, perhaps as a sophisticated starter for an evening gathering or a delightful end to a relaxed brunch.
- For that signature luxurious and frothy texture, ensure you shake the ingredients vigorously for the full 15-20 seconds; this emulsifies the cream perfectly, giving the drink its irresistible smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 4.5 fl oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 17g