Elderflower cordial gives the Pink Moon its defining note, a delicate white-floral sweetness woven through a base of gin, coconut liqueur, and fresh lime juice. The coconut liqueur lends a soft tropical creaminess and the lime a bright, clean acidity, while a garnish of fresh blackberries completes the presentation in a square whiskey glass over fresh ice. The build is shaken gently and lands near 14% ABV. Aromatic and layered, it reads as a summer-oriented cocktail designed as much for its appearance as its flavour.
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Pink Moon
Zutaten
- Gin 1 shot
- Coconut Liqueur 1 shot
- Elderflower cordial 25 ml
- Limettensaft 30 ml
- Blackberries Garnish with
Anweisungen
Slowly shake in a shaker with ice, strain into a square whiskey glass. Top with fresh ice. Add the blackberries to garnish. Add flowers and a green leaf for a special look!
Pink Moon is a floral, aromatic cocktail that combines gin, coconut liqueur, elderflower cordial, and fresh lime juice, garnished with fresh blackberries. The elderflower cordial introduces a delicate white floral sweetness, while the coconut liqueur adds a tropical creaminess and the lime delivers a bright, clean acidity. It is an elegant, summer-oriented cocktail with a layered aromatic complexity.
History & Origins
Pink Moon is a contemporary craft cocktail of disputed origin that emerged in the 2010s as elderflower cordial became a staple ingredient in British and European cocktail culture following the success of St-Germain elderflower liqueur, introduced in 2007. Its name likely references Nick Drake's iconic 1972 folk album Pink Moon, evoking a romantic, pastoral quality in keeping with the drink's floral character. No single creator or venue is definitively credited.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Delicate white flowers from the elderflower, tropical coconut, fresh lime, and gin botanicals with a hint of dark berry from the blackberry garnish. Palate: Floral and aromatic with elderflower's characteristic musky sweetness supported by coconut liqueur's creaminess, gin providing a dry botanical structure, and lime cutting through with refreshing acidity. Finish: Clean and floral with a gentle coconut sweetness and a lingering citrus brightness.
Pro Tip
Add three or four fresh blackberries directly to the glass and press gently so they bleed slightly into the drink, adding a subtle berry dimension that complements the elderflower and coconut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients are in a Pink Moon cocktail?
The Pink Moon combines gin, coconut liqueur, elderflower cordial, and fresh lime juice, garnished with fresh blackberries. The elderflower and coconut create a floral, tropical backdrop for the gin's botanicals.
How is a Pink Moon served?
The Pink Moon is typically shaken with ice and strained into a chilled coupe or poured over ice in a rocks glass. Fresh blackberries are used as a garnish, providing a purple-pink color contrast that echoes the cocktail's name.
What flavor profile does the Pink Moon have?
The Pink Moon is light, floral, and slightly tropical, with the elderflower and coconut creating a delicate sweetness balanced by the tartness of fresh lime. It is a gin-forward but approachable cocktail with a summery character.
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