Blanche Dubois

• Gin
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Choose a floral-forward gin for best results
• Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Adds a delicate floral sweetness
• White crème de cacao
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  For a gentle, creamy chocolate note
• Fresh lemon juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Provides a bright, tart balance
• Simple syrup
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Optional, to adjust sweetness

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Fine mesh strainer (optional)
• Martini or coupe glass

1. 1

   Chill your martini or coupe glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the freezer.

2. 2

   Add gin, elderflower liqueur, white crème de cacao, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup (if using) to a cocktail shaker.

3. 3

   Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.

4. 4

   Discard the ice from your glass, then strain the cocktail through a strainer (and a fine mesh strainer, if desired) into the glass.

5. 5

   Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flower, expressing the peel over the drink for added aroma.

• Beautifully balanced floral, citrus, and chocolate notes
• Visually stunning with a pale, elegant appearance
• Perfect for literary-themed gatherings or elegant evenings
• Appeals to lovers of both gin and floral liqueurs
• Memorable name and backstory that sparks conversation

The Blanche Dubois cocktail doesn’t have a storied history stretching back centuries, but it’s gained popularity in modern craft cocktail bars as a tribute to Southern elegance and complexity. Named after the memorable protagonist in 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' the drink embodies Blanche’s fragility, grace, and underlying strength. Bartenders created this concoction to evoke the spirit of New Orleans—the play’s setting—by balancing floral and citrus notes with a hint of sweet chocolate, much like the complex character herself.