Blue Monday

You may not be familiar with this drink, but it has been around since at least the middle of the 20th century and appears by all accounts to remain nearly in it's original state. Here is an early recipe for this drink:

The American magazine: Volume 145 in 1948

"A Blue Monday is 1/4 ounce of Cointreau, 1/4 ounce of vodka, and a dash of blue vegetable extract — iced and strained in a glass"

There is much literature that suggest this drinks name derives from the early 20th century poem that was reprinted 100's of times, here is the original:

Morning: Volume 1907, Part 1 - Page 152 James Whitcomb Riley - 1907

"blue-monday" at the shoe shop- Poverty compels me To face the snow and sleet, — For poor wife and children Must have a crust to eat. — The sad wail of hunger It would drive me insane, If it wasn't for Blue-Monday When I get to work again."

It is inconslusive as to what James was actually referring to, it wasn't the drink though. This drink is still popular today although many recipes substitute blue vegtable extract with blue curacao (which some would argue is the same thing).

This drink dates between 1940-1945 and contained at least as of then:

Shake These:

Vodka

Triple Sec (Most recipes indicate cointreau as the triple sec spirit used)

Blue Vegetable Extract

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