Description

Moonwalk Martini is a smooth, eye-catching cocktail with a touch of theatre to it. Inspired by Michael Jackson, it combines vodka, blue curaçao, coconut, lemon juice, and sugar syrup into a drink that feels polished, playful, and instantly memorable. The blue colour gives it that stage-lit, after-dark look, while the coconut softens the sharper citrus edges and helps create a texture that feels silky and rounded.

It is the kind of cocktail that stands out as soon as it hits the table, but it is not just about appearance. The lemon keeps it fresh, the vodka gives it a clean base, and the coconut adds a subtle richness that makes it feel a little more distinctive than a standard fruity serve. Moonwalk Martini works well for party menus, music-themed collections, and anywhere you want something stylish, modern, and just a little bit dramatic.

Ingredients

40 ml Vodka
15 ml Blue Curacao
20 ml Coconut Cream
20 ml lemon juice (fresh)
10 ml Sugar syrup

Instructions

Build the cocktail: Add the vodka, blue curaçao, coconut cream, lemon juice, and sugar syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake: Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is ice cold and silky.
Strain: Fine strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe.
Garnish: Finish with a lemon twist or edible silver garnish.

Recommended glassware

Martini Glass (recommended)

A classic V-shaped cocktail glass for iconic served-up drinks.

120–220 ml Stemmed V-shaped bowl.

Best for: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, Appletini.

Garnish: Works well with olives, citrus twists, cocktail onions, or neat rim presentation.

Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Moonwalk Martini