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Shaken · 1 serving

Bella Luna

Brian Miller's floral gin sour with elderflower, violet liqueur, lemon, and a touch of simple syrup.

Short answer

Bella Luna is a shaken cocktail made with gin, elderflower liqueur, crème de violette, lemon juice, and simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bella Luna ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bella Luna ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Elderflower Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Crème de Violette15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bella Luna

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass thoroughly and confirm it is clean and odor-free.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, elderflower liqueur, crème de violette, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the mixture is very cold and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora, leaving the pale violet surface free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Add no garnish, keep the surface perfectly clean, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bella Luna taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Bella Luna questions

What is in a Bella Luna?

Kokto’s build uses gin, elderflower liqueur, crème de violette, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

How long does a Bella Luna take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bella Luna prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bella Luna alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B077https://www.grahamandtonic.com/recipes/all/bella-luna · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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