Blue Moon Cocktail

Whisky
Author: Ashifa Bano
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The Blue Moon Cocktail - although not as popular as other whisky-based cocktails - is an elegant libation that combines smooth whisky with the delicate sweetness of sherry. Using minimal ingredients to create a simplistic yet smooth drink, experiment with bitters of choice for more variation. 

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Johnnie Walker Blue Label
(or any other scotch whisky of choice)
    50ml
  • Oloroso sherry

    5ml
  • Chocolate bitters

    Dashes
  • Edible flower
    For garnish

Method

  1. Step 1

    Add all the ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass.

  2. Step 2

    Stir to mix, chill and dilute.

  3. Step 3

    Strain over an ice ball in a rocks glass.

  4. Step 4

    Garnish with an edible flower and serve.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Opt for large and clear ice cubes to chill the cocktail. These ice cubes melt slowly, thereby preventing the cocktail from diluting. 

  • Bottled lime juice can make the cocktail appear and taste dull. So, always use fresh lime juice for the preparation of the cocktail.

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