This eye-catching drink combines flavors of blueberry, elderflower, and lemon, and shimmers like a potion from a fantasy realm. Easy to prepare and stunning to look at, it’s the ultimate cocktail to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin (or vodka, for a milder base)
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
- 1 oz blueberry juice or syrup
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp edible shimmer powder (for a magical, swirling effect)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: edible flowers or blueberries for garnish
Directions
- Mix the Ingredients:
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, blueberry juice, and fresh lemon juice.
- Add the Shimmer:
- Add a small pinch of edible shimmer powder to the shaker and shake well until the mixture is fully chilled and the shimmer is evenly distributed.
- Serve:
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass or a coupe glass. Watch the shimmer swirl in the glass as it settles!
- Garnish:
- For an added mystical touch, garnish with an edible flower or a few floating blueberries.
Time and Servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 cocktail
Tips
- Mocktail Version: Replace the gin and elderflower liqueur with sparkling lemonade and blueberry juice.
- Magic Effect: Swirl the drink with a stirrer right before serving to revive the shimmer effect if it settles.
The Sip of Magic is a drink that’s all about presentation, perfect for sipping while conjuring a bit of magic at your next event!
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Sip of Magic Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 5–6 oz (150-180ml) 1x
- Category: Color-changing Cocktail
- Method: Elegant/Magical
Description
A mesmerizing cocktail that changes color from deep blue to purple and pink when mixed, creating a magical experience. The drink combines floral, citrus, and sweet notes for a truly enchanting taste.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 oz (60ml) butterfly pea flower-infused gin
- 1 oz (30ml) elderflower liqueur
- 3/4 oz (22ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz (15ml) simple syrup
- Prosecco or champagne to top
- Ice cubes
Optional garnish: edible shimmer dust, butterfly pea flowers, or lemon twist
Instructions
- In a shaker, combine butterfly pea flower gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds
- Strain into a champagne flute or coupe glass
- Slowly top with prosecco or champagne
- Watch as the drink changes color from blue to purple/pink
- If using, add a pinch of edible shimmer dust and garnish
Notes
- The color change happens due to the reaction between the butterfly pea flower and citrus
- For best visual effect, add the prosecco last
- You can make butterfly pea gin by steeping butterfly pea flowers in gin for 10-15 minutes
- The drink can be made non-alcoholic by using butterfly pea tea and alcohol-free alternatives
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 oz (150-180ml)
- Calories: 180-200 calories