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Shaken · 1 serving

Moonside

A violet-tinted gin sour combining triple sec, crème de violette, rich syrup, and fresh lemon.

Short answer

Moonside is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, triple sec, crème de violette, rich simple syrup, lemon juice, and edible flower. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Moonside 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
Moonside ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London dry gin60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Triple Sec7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Crème de Violette7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Edible Flower1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small edible viola flower floated on the surface

Method

How to make Moonside

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear coupe and select exactly one small intact edible viola flower.

  2. 02

    Measure the London dry gin, triple sec, crème de violette, rich simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10 to 15 seconds until the violet-tinted mixture is cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe to leave a clean, still surface without ice chips.

  6. 06

    Float the single viola flower flat at the center of the drink and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Moonside taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Moonside questions

What is in a Moonside?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, triple sec, crème de violette, rich simple syrup, lemon juice, and edible flower.

How long does a Moonside 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 Moonside prepared?

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

Is a Moonside 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 B133https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/31391/moonside · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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