Jul 09 2026
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Half Moon Recipe

Inspired by Hudson & Co.
Time15m
Serves1

Gray Whale Gin, Cotton Candy Grape, Lemon, Fontebonne, Domain de Canton

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemon

    Start by juicing the lemon to obtain 1 oz of fresh lemon juice. Ensure to strain out any seeds.

  2. 2

    Mashing the Grapes

    In a mixing glass, add the cotton candy grapes. Use a muddler to gently mash the grapes to release their juices and flavors.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    To the mixing glass containing the mashed grapes, add 2 oz of Gray Whale Gin, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of Domain de Canton. Fill the mixing glass with ice.

  2. 4

    Shake the Mixture

    Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the cocktail mixture into a chilled cocktail glass, leaving the grape solids behind.

  4. 6

    Top with Sparkling Wine

    Gently top the cocktail with 3 oz of Fontebonne. Use a bar spoon to layer it on top for a beautiful presentation.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Garnish

    Optionally, garnish the cocktail with a few whole cotton candy grapes on a cocktail pick or a twist of lemon peel for added aroma.

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