Blue Angel

1 oz Cognac
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1⁄4 oz Crème de Violette
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Cream
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

History

Original, from Playboy's Host & Bar Book (1971), was 1/2 oz. each blue curacao, parfait amour, brandy, lemon juice, and cream.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Tristan Willey, Long Island Bar, Brooklyn, New York (USA)
Is an
altered recipe
Reference

http://punchdrink.com/recipes/blue-angel/

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  • Mine turned out not blue in the slightest--really a murky light gray. Tastes good--Creamsicle-y-- but I think I'd prefer a well made Sidecar every time. — ★★★
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Comments

As explained in the Punch article linked in the Reference section, the name was taken from the early 70s drink. I assume with its common ingredients that that one's name riffed on the Aviation. (The Blue Angels are an expert aeronautic squad in the US Navy.) But call it what you'd like!