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Diamond Blue

Diamond Blue

Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blue, blue cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner
Mix up a dazzling Diamond Blue cocktail with gin, creme de violette, blue curaçao, and Champagne. Try it now.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 ounce gin
  • 3/4 ounce creme de violette
  • 1/4 ounce blue curaçao
  • 1/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 3 ounces Champagne chilled, to top
  • Edible silver powder for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Glass:

  • Chill a champagne flute by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.

Mix the Ingredients:

  • In a shaker, combine gin, creme de violette, blue curaçao, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.

Strain and Serve:

  • Discard the ice water from the champagne flute if you used it for chilling.
  • Double strain the mixture from the shaker into the chilled champagne flute.

Top with Champagne:

  • Slowly top the cocktail with the chilled Champagne.

Garnish:

  • Lightly dust the top of the cocktail with edible silver powder for a shimmering finish.

Enjoy:

  • Serve immediately and enjoy your elegant Diamond Blue cocktail.
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