Feeling Blue Cocktail
A dazzling showstopper in a glass with its vivid sapphire hue from blue curaçao, the Feeling Blue cocktail instantly catches the eye. Beneath its colour lies a crisp foundation of gin and vermouth, bringing elegance and structure. The lemon juice adds zesty lift, while grapefruit bitters offer a whisper of complexity that lingers just long enough on the palate. The drink is finished with a gentle pour of tonic water, which sparkles with effervescence.
Ingredients
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- 15mL gin
- 5mL dry vermouth
- 10mL blue curaçao
- 5mL fresh lemon juice
- 3mL grapefruit bitters
- 40mL tonic water, to top up
- Ice cubes
- for garnish Lemon peel or edible flower
Method
- Step 1
In an ice-filled mixing glass, add the gin, dry vermouth, blue curaçao, lemon juice and grapefruit bitters and stir gently to combine the citrus, botanical and bitter notes.
- Step 2
Continue mixing for 15-20 seconds to fully chill the mixture without clouding it, retaining the drink’s clarity and rich taste structure.
- Step 3
Strain into a chilled highball or stemmed glass packed with fresh ice to keep the drink bright and visually appealing.
- Step 4
To achieve effervescence, gently top with cooled tonic water and finish with a twist of lemon peel or an edible flower. Serve immediately to savour its crisp, fragrant character.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Use clear, huge ice cubes in the mixing glass to control dilution while stirring and keep the finished drink’s brilliant clarity.
Serving Tip 1
Chill the glass before serving to help the beverage retain its sparkle and colour for longer, particularly when tonic water is used as a topper.
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