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Love Potion

Enchanting Love Potion: A Color-Changing Cocktail Delight

Experience the magic of Love Potion #10, a color-changing cocktail that delights the senses and enchants any romantic occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine cocktail
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • shaker
  • glass
  • - Strainer

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Base

  • 1 cup Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Can be substituted with other herbal teas
  • 2 oz London Dry Gin Alternatively, use vodka
  • 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur Substitute with St. Germain or omit
  • 1 oz Vanilla Syrup DIY with sugar and water simmered with vanilla extract
  • 1 oz Triple Sec Can be replaced with orange liqueur or omitted

Acidity and Refreshment

  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended
  • 1 cup Collins Ice Regular ice can also be used

Garnish

  • 2 pieces Edible Pansy Flowers Any edible flower can be used

Instructions
 

Cocktail Preparation

  • Brew your blue butterfly pea flower tea, allowing it to steep for about 5-10 minutes until it achieves a vibrant blue color. Let it cool before using.
  • Combine the cocktail base in a shaker: add London Dry gin, elderflower liqueur, vanilla syrup, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and the cooled butterfly pea flower tea.
  • Shake vigorously with Collins ice for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh Collins ice.
  • Pour the fresh lemon juice slowly into the glass and watch the magic unfold as the cocktail transforms from blue to a stunning purple!
  • Garnish with edible pansy flowers before serving.

Notes

Serve with a slice of lemon on the rim for added flair. Remember to chill the glasses beforehand for a refreshing experience.
Keyword cocktail, color-changing, Love Potion, refreshing, romantic, Valentine's Day