What ingredients do I need for Bluebird?

To make Bluebird, you need: 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, 1 twist of Lemon Peel, 1 Maraschino Cherry, ½ oz Triple Sec, ½ oz Blue Curaçao, 1 ½ oz Gin.

How do I make Bluebird?

In a mixing glass half-filled with crushed ice, combine the gin, triple sec, Curacao, and bitters. Stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon twist and the cherry.

What glass should I use for Bluebird?

Bluebird is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Bluebird an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Bluebird is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Bluebird?

Bluebird contains approximately 195 calories per serving.

Bluebird

Name: Bluebird
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; 1 twist of Lemon Peel; 1 Maraschino Cherry; ½ oz Triple Sec; ½ oz Blue Curaçao; 1 ½ oz Gin

Gin stirred with triple sec, blue curacao and bitters, dressed with a lemon twist and cherry. An azure classic that keeps its gin character front and center.

26% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

195 Cal

Calories

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1 twist of
Maraschino Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Triple Sec· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Cointreau — smoother and drier, Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based
Blue Curaçao· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Triple Sec — same orange flavor, loses the blue
Gin· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

Instructions

In a mixing glass half-filled with crushed ice, combine the gin, triple sec, Curacao, and bitters.
Stir well.
Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon twist and the cherry.