Description
Magical Greek sip elevates cocktail artistry with refreshing Mediterranean spirit. Cool herbal notes and crisp citrus dance together, promising perfect summer refreshment you’ll savor from first sip to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) butterfly pea flower-infused gin
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) elderflower liqueur
Citrus and Sweetener:
- 3/4 ounce (22 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup
Sparkling Wine and Garnish:
- Prosecco or champagne to top
- Ice cubes
Optional Garnish:
- Edible shimmer dust
- Butterfly pea flowers
- Lemon twist
Instructions
- Chill a champagne flute or coupe glass in the freezer for optimal serving temperature.
- Pour butterfly pea flower gin, elderflower liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Add premium cocktail ice cubes to the shaker, ensuring they are clean and free from freezer odors.
- Seal the shaker tightly and perform a vigorous shake for approximately 12-15 seconds to properly blend and aerate the cocktail.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over the chilled glass to catch any potential ice shards or pulp.
- Gently strain the vibrant blue liquid into the prepared glass, maintaining its pristine appearance.
- Select a high-quality prosecco or champagne and carefully pour it over the back of a bar spoon to create a gentle cascade effect.
- Observe the mesmerizing color transformation from deep azure to ethereal lavender or soft pink as the sparkling wine interacts with the gin.
- For an enchanting finishing touch, sprinkle a delicate pinch of edible shimmer dust across the surface of the cocktail.
- Optional: Adorn the glass rim with a delicate lemon twist or edible flower to elevate the visual presentation.
Notes
- Enhance the cocktail’s color-changing effect by using fresh lemon juice, which triggers the pH-sensitive butterfly pea flower gin.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute gin with blue butterfly pea tea and replace prosecco with sparkling water or mocktail base.
- Chill the glass beforehand to maintain the drink’s cool temperature and create a more visually stunning color transformation.
- Control the drink’s sweetness by adjusting simple syrup quantities, allowing personalization for different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg