Lune de Luang is quiet at first, then slowly unfolds. Limonea draws the first line with citrus and herbs, then Yellow Chartreuse and Suze deepen the frame, adding warmth, bitterness, and a more contemplative edge. Dry vermouth keeps the structure lean, while a final spoon of blueberry syrup settles at the base like a shadow, softening the finish without ever taking over. It feels nocturnal, poised, and slightly mysterious, like a martini seen through another light.
Ingredients
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2 oz Gin Limonea
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0.15 oz Yellow Chartreuse
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0.15 oz dry vermouth
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0.15 oz Suze
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1 bar spoon blueberry syrup
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1 pinch fleur de sel
Glass: chilled coupe or Nick and Nora
Garnish: lemon spiral
How to Make It
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Add Limonea, Yellow Chartreuse, dry vermouth, Suze, and fleur de sel to a mixing glass with ice.
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Stir until well chilled and properly diluted, about 20 to 25 seconds.
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Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass.
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Drop in 1 bar spoon blueberry syrup. Do not stir.
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Garnish with a lemon spiral.
Pro Tips
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Why this build works: Limonea keeps the drink bright and lifted, while Yellow Chartreuse and Suze bring warmth, bitterness, and depth. The blueberry syrup stays low in the glass, adding a darker, softer note as the drink evolves.
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Keep the syrup restrained: this drink depends on tension. A bar spoon is enough to add tone and texture without pulling it out of its dry frame.
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Salt matters: just a small pinch of fleur de sel helps connect the citrus, gentian, and herbal notes, and gives the finish more length.
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Stir with care: a little extra dilution helps the herbal notes open up and keeps the finish polished.
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Garnish choice: the lemon spiral sharpens the nose and reinforces Limonea’s citrus profile without disturbing the drink’s lean structure.
