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Stirred · 1 serving

Moondream

A gin-forward Dry Martini variation softened by chilled manzanilla, dry vermouth, and a delicate hint of peach liqueur.

Short answer

Moondream is a stirred cocktail made with london dry gin, manzanilla sherry, peach liqueur, dry vermouth, and peach. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Moondream 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
Moondream ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Manzanilla sherry20 ml2 cl0.7 oz4 parts
Peach liqueur5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Peach1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin peeled peach wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Moondream

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very small thin peeled peach wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml London dry gin, 20 ml chilled manzanilla sherry, 5 ml peach liqueur, and 5 ml chilled dry vermouth into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the pale drink is extremely cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains crystal-clear and free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Set the single compact peeled peach wedge at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Moondream taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and freshness (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Moondream questions

What is in a Moondream?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, manzanilla sherry, peach liqueur, dry vermouth, and peach.

How long does a Moondream 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 Moondream 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 Moondream 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 B201https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2509/moondream · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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