Named for the legendary, luxurious train that carried travelers from Paris to the Riviera, the Le Train Bleu cocktail channels French elegance and early 20th-century romance in every sip. Famous for its striking blue color and subtle floral undertones, this stylish drink is guaranteed to steal the show at any soirée, brunch, or midnight rendezvous.
Why Try Le Train Bleu?
This cocktail combines alluring visuals with a gentle complexity—thanks to blue curaçao, gin, and a hint of floral liqueur or orange bitters. It’s a recipe that evokes azure Mediterranean waters, Art Deco rail lounges, and Parisian café culture all at once. The result? A vibrant, easy-to-assemble cocktail that looks stunning and tastes even better.
🍸 Le Train Bleu Cocktail Recipe
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz blue curaçao
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur (or use violet liqueur for a floral note)
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Ice
- Lemon twist or edible flower, for garnish
Preparation Steps
- Add gin, blue curaçao, dry vermouth, maraschino (or violet liqueur), and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir (or shake) well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, flower, or decorative blue sugar rim.
Pro Tip: For extra visual appeal, rim the glass with edible glitter or colored sugar before pouring.
✨ Flavor Notes & Customization
- Gin Base: Choose a classic London dry gin for clean botanicals, or a floral gin to echo the violet/maraschino notes.
- Liqueur Substitute: Try crème de violette for a subtle lavender note, or swap vermouth styles for more complexity.
- Bitters: Orange bitters brighten the blue—experiment with a dash of Peychaud’s for a whisper of spice.
For more details or variations, you can visit the official website of Le Train Bleu restaurant: www.le-train-bleu.com.
🚂 Raise a Glass to Grand Adventure
With its captivating appearance and rich backstory, the Le Train Bleu cocktail brings a touch of French Riviera glamour and travel nostalgia to any gathering. Elegant, bold, and visually unforgettable, it’s the perfect way to toast to new journeys and old-world luxury—no ticket required. Santé!