Moonraker

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Parisian Peach cocktail containing Hennessy V.S. Cognac, Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach Liqueur, Ricard Pastis de Marseille Aperitif, Dubonnet Rouge in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Hennessy V.S. Cognac or alternative
0.75 fl oz Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach Liqueur or alternative
0.25 fl oz Ricard Pastis de Marseille Aperitif or alternative
1.50 fl oz Dubonnet Rouge or alternative

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
Fill shaker with ice
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Cocktail Description

The Moonraker is what would happen if the South of France packed its bags and moved to a chic Parisian apartment—elegant, fruity, and just a touch mysterious.

This sophisticated cocktail blends the rich warmth of Hennessy V.S Cognac with the sweet summery notes of Rothman & Winter Peach Liqueur, while Ricard's anise-forward pastis adds a subtle herbal complexity that dances with the wine-based bitterness of Lillet Rouge. The result is a beautifully balanced drink with fruity sweetness up front, followed by warm cognac depth and a lingering hint of licorice. Perfect for warm summer evenings or as an aperitif before a special dinner, this cocktail takes just minutes to prepare but delivers impressive complexity. The Moonraker pairs wonderfully with charcuterie boards featuring mild cheeses and cured meats, or alongside simple desserts like vanilla panna cotta where its peach and anise notes can shine.