Blue bird (cocktail)
Appearance
Cocktail | |
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Type | Mixed drink |
Base spirit | |
Standard garnish | Orange peel |
Standard drinkware | ![]() |
Commonly used ingredients |
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Preparation | Combine ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker; shake well, then strain into cocktail glass, pouring over ice. |
The Blue bird is a
Café Royal Cocktail Book (1937) uses vodka instead of gin, adding maraschino liquor, and fresh lemon juice. The original gin-based cocktail was reimagined by Bill Tarling, who was known for various blue colored cocktails. The earlier recipe used angostura bitters which would have effected the final color of the cocktail, and may be the reason behind Tarling's changes to the original recipe.[2]
The bluebird is shaken with ice and served in a chilled cocktail glass with an orange peel garnish.[3]
References
- ^ The Savoy Cocktail Book
- ^ "Blue Bird". 11 October 2018.
- ^ "Blue Bird". Difford's Guide.