Created by Monica Perez of Monica Mixes at Christmas 2023; named for United Nations Peacekeeping who wear blue helmets.
Place a coupe, glass in the freezer to chill.
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Remove the coupe from the freezer and place a large ice sphere in the glass.
Shake until well-chilled and strain into the chilled coupe glass over the ice sphere.
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Monica was a woman with a flair for mixology. Her friends often marveled at her ability to craft inventive and delicious cocktails, each one more creative than the last. One evening, Monica decided to host a cocktail party at her apartment, and she was determined to wow her guests with a new creation.
After perusing her extensive collection of spirits and mixers, Monica settled on creating a cocktail she called the "Blue Helmet." It was a vibrant and refreshing concoction that she was sure would be a hit with her friends. She gathered her ingredients: coconut rum, Blue Curacao, lime juice, and simple syrup.
As her friends began to arrive, Monica welcomed them with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eye. She led them to the bar area of her apartment, where she had set up all the necessary tools and ingredients for her cocktail creation.
With a confident hand, Monica began to assemble the ingredients for the Blue Helmet. She filled a cocktail shaker with ice, the cubes clinking together as she worked. She measured out a generous pour of coconut rum, the sweet aroma filling the air.
Next, Monica added a splash of Blue Curacao, the vibrant blue liqueur adding a pop of color to the mix. She followed it up with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, the citrusy scent mingling with the other ingredients.
Finally, Monica added a touch of simple syrup to balance out the flavors, then she sealed the shaker and shook it vigorously. She could feel the coldness of the ice as she shook, the sound filling the room with anticipation.
Once the cocktail was well mixed and chilled, Monica strained it into elegant coupe glasses that she had prepped with large spheres of ice. The vibrant blue liquid contrasted beautifully with the crystal-clear ice, creating a stunning visual effect.
With a flourish, Monica garnished each glass with a twist of lime, the citrus oils releasing their fragrance as they hit the surface of the drink. She presented the cocktails to her eagerly awaiting friends, their eyes lighting up with excitement.
As her friends took their first sips of the Blue Helmet, Monica watched with satisfaction as smiles spread across their faces. The cocktail was a hit, with its tropical flavors and eye-catching presentation.
Throughout the evening, Monica's friends couldn't stop raving about her inventive cocktail creation. They marveled at her creativity and skill, showering her with compliments and requests for the recipe.
As the night wore on and the glasses emptied, Monica basked in the glow of her friends' admiration. She knew that she had succeeded in her mission to impress, and she couldn't wait to dream up her next culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Directions
Place a coupe, glass in the freezer to chill.
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Remove the coupe from the freezer and place a large ice sphere in the glass.
Shake until well-chilled and strain into the chilled coupe glass over the ice sphere.