1 serving
Harvest Moon ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Quinquina | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Apple brandy | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Green Chartreuse | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short compact orange twist
Method
How to make Harvest Moon
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One short compact orange twist, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure rye whiskey, quinquina, apple brandy, green chartreuse, aromatic bitters, orange accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Pre-chill a coupe. Combine the rye whiskey, quinquina, apple brandy, green herbal liqueur, and two dashes of aromatic bitters in a mixing glass with solid ice. Stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the coupe, express exactly one short strip of orange peel, and retain it as a compact twist at the rim.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with One short compact orange twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Harvest Moon taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Harvest Moon questions
What is in a Harvest Moon?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, quinquina, apple brandy, green chartreuse, aromatic bitters, and orange.
How long does a Harvest Moon 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 Harvest Moon prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Harvest Moon 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 B066https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=160 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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