Blue Riband

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (39 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass
Ingredients:
1 1/2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3/4 fl oz Cointreau triple sec liqueur
3/4 fl oz Bols Blue Curaçao
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

A sweetened, blue-rinsed, orange and gin Martini.

History:

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.

Nutrition:

One serving of Blue Riband contains 225 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 28.23% alc./vol. (56.46° proof)
  • 25.4 grams of pure alcohol
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