Blue Monday Cocktail: A Classic Vodka & Curacao Mix That’s Surprisingly Good
September 21, 2022 2025-06-02 0:15Blue Monday Cocktail: A Classic Vodka & Curacao Mix That’s Surprisingly Good
Blue Monday Cocktail: A Classic Vodka & Curacao Mix That’s Surprisingly Good
Feeling blue? The Blue Monday cocktail is here to flip your mood with a bold splash of color and a kick of flavor.
Made with vodka, triple sec, and blue curacao, this forgotten classic is as easy to mix as it is to sip.
Keep reading to discover where it came from, how to make it perfectly, and why it deserves a comeback.
" Blue Monday "
Who invented
this cocktail ?
The Blue Monday might not be a household name today, but it’s got roots in classic bartending history.
This striking blue cocktail is thought to have first appeared in the 1930s, adapted from a recipe in The Savoy Cocktail Book by legendary bartender Harry Craddock.
While it never reached the fame of other vodka-based drinks, its vivid color and punchy flavor make it a hidden gem worth rediscovering.
With just three core ingredients: Vodka, triple sec, and blue curacao — the Blue Monday delivers a crisp, citrusy sip with an electric hue that’s anything but boring.
Let's try it out together!
Ingredients
30 ml ( 1 oz ) Vodka
10 ml ( 0.33 oz ) Triple Sec
5 ml ( 0.16 oz ) Blue Curacao
Garnish : Jellies on a Cocktail Pick
How to do it
- Add ice cubes inside a Mixing Glass
- Pour in the Vodka, Triple Sec & Blue Curacao using a Jigger
- Stir well!
- Strain the cocktail into the Glass using a Hawthorne Strainer
- Garnish with Jellies on a Cocktail Pick
- Insert your favorite blue matching straw
Aung myin par say !
How long should you stir the Blue Monday?
Since this cocktail is all spirits, stir instead of shake to keep the texture silky. Want it stronger? Stir briefly. Prefer it smoother? Stir longer to let dilution mellow the booze bite. Try both and see which version you love more!
