Method
- In a mixing glass half-filled with crushed ice, combine the gin, triple sec, blue curaçao, and bitters.
- Stir well, then strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and maraschino cherry.
About the Bluebird
The Bluebird is a stirred sour cocktail with gin as its base. Its ingredients create a balanced, slightly sweet profile with citrus notes and a distinctive blue color.
History
The Bluebird originated from recipes in the Savoy Cocktail Book and Café Royal Cocktail Book. Bill Tarling later reimagined the gin-based version, adjusting ingredients to achieve its signature blue color.