Blue Bird Cocktail Recipe
Written by Enjoy spring with a simple Blue Bird Cocktail recipe! Combine Gin, Blue Curaçao, lemon juice, and Orgeat to make this refreshing drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 182
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Gin
- ¾ oz Blue Curaçao
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ¼ oz orgeat syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lemon ribbon - for garnish
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Martini Glass
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Stir some ice into a Martini glass and set it aside.
- Add Orgeat: Measure and pour ¼ oz orgeat syrup into the shaker.
- Add Lemon Juice: Add ¾ oz lemon juice to the mix.
- Add Blue Curaçao: Measure and pour ¾ oz Blue Curaçao into the shaker.
- Add Gin: Pour 1½ oz Gin into the shaker.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Fine strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Place a lemon ribbon on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: If you don't have Gin, try using vodka for a cleaner taste. I've also used white rum in a pinch, which adds a different but pleasant flavor profile.
- Blue Curaçao: Triple sec with a few drops of blue food coloring works if you're out of Blue Curaçao. It keeps the citrusy flavor intact.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lime juice can replace lemon juice with a slightly different tangy kick.
- Orgeat Syrup: Infuse some simple syrup with a bit of almond extract, it won't have the same effect but it will work in a pinch.
Making a Pitcher:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Gin, 6 oz of Blue Curaçao, 6 oz of lemon juice, and 2 oz of orgeat syrup.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Gin, Blue Curaçao, lemon juice, and orgeat with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into martini glasses, garnish with lemon ribbons, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic Gin's botanicals.
- Blue Curaçao Substitute: You can opt for blue curaçao syrup or make a simple syrup infused with orange peel and blue food coloring.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.