Blue Riband

Blue Riband image

Serve in

a Martini glass...
2 fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
1 fl oz Triple sec liqueur
1 fl oz Lejay Curacao Bleu
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Comment:

A sweetened, blue rinsed, orange and gin Martini.

About:

The 'Blue Riband' was awarded to the liner that made the fastest Atlantic crossing. This cocktail is thought to have been created on one of these ships.

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