Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor and visual brilliance:

???? 1 oz gin (floral or citrus-forward, like Empress 1908 or Hendrick’s)
???? 1 oz butterfly pea flower tea (cooled) – gives a deep blue-purple hue and changes color with acid
???? ¾ oz fresh lemon juice – transforms the tea from blue to violet
???? ½ oz lavender syrup or elderflower liqueur – adds floral sweetness
???? Ice – for shaking and chilling
✨ Optional: Edible glitter or shimmer dust for a celestial effect
???? Optional top-off: Club soda or sparkling wine
???? Garnish: Edible flower, lemon twist, or mint sprig

Instructions

Step 1: Brew butterfly pea flower tea
Steep dried butterfly pea flowers in hot water (about 1 tsp in ½ cup water) for 5–7 minutes until deep blue. Cool completely before using.

Step 2: Chill your glass
Place your coupe, martini, or stemless wine glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water.

Step 3: Build the cocktail
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add:

1 oz gin
¾ oz lemon juice
½ oz lavender syrup or elderflower liqueur

Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.

Step 4: Strain and layer
Discard the ice water from the chilled glass. Strain the shaken mix into the glass.

Slowly pour 1 oz of butterfly pea flower tea over the back of a spoon to float it on top. The drink will appear layered at first but gradually blend into a dreamy purple hue.

Step 5: Add shimmer and sparkle
(Optional) Stir in a pinch of edible glitter for a stunning starry swirl. Top with a splash of soda or sparkling wine if desired.

Step 6: Garnish and serve
Garnish with an edible flower, lemon twist, or fresh herb. Serve immediately and enjoy the transformation!

Notes

Though the Aurora Prism Sipper may look complex, it’s easy to master with a few key tips:

Always use cooled butterfly pea flower tea—hot tea will melt your ice and distort the color.
Add lemon juice after layering the tea to watch the color shift in real time.
Edible shimmer is optional but elevates the presentation dramatically.
For the best effect, use a clear glass with curvature—it enhances the prism-like visual

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 130 kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Protein: 0g