How to Make a Blue Monday Cocktail

Cocktail with shaker

A Blue Monday Cocktail is a drink composed of vodka, Cointreau and Blue Curacao, poured into a cocktail glass with ice cubes and shaken. The Blue Monday can also be served in a highball or Collins glass half-filled with crushed ice and topped with club soda for a delightful summer cocktail that is perfect for barbecues and outdoor parties. This recipe makes one Blue Monday Cocktail, straight up with a lemon peel for garnish.

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Ice cubes
• 3 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. Cointreau
• Dash Blue Curacao
• Chilled cocktail glass
• Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.

2. Add the vodka, Cointreau and Blue Curacao to the cocktail shaker.

3. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.

4. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled cocktail glass.

5. Garnish with a twisted lemon peel and serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use Orange Curacao instead of Blue Curacao if you prefer. If you do use Orange Curacao, garnish the drink with a twisted orange peel instead of the lemon peel.

References

• "The Ultimate Bar Book"; Hellmich, Mittie; 2
• "The Ultimate Party Drink Book"; Weinstein, Bruce; 2000

Resources

• Webtender: Drink Recipes and Bartending Tips
• All Recipes: Drink Recipes