This cocktail is all about the transformation. Just as Cinderella exchanges rags for a gorgeous ballgown, this refreshing drink changes color before your eyes—from a vibrant blue to a deep purple. A little sweet, a little tart, and a little floral—it’s a delicious concoction fit for a princess.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Butterfly Pea Flower–infused vodkaÂ
- 1 oz fresh lemon juiceÂ
- ¾ oz simple syrupÂ
- ½ oz Cointreau or triple secÂ
- Sugared rimÂ
- Lemon twist for garnish
Equipment:
- Glass or pitcher for steeping
- Martini glass
- Cocktail shaker
Instructions:
- Infuse: Combine dried butterfly pea flowers and vodka. Let it steep for 1 hour, then strain.
- Prepare: Lightly coat the rim of the martini glass with lemon juice, then dip it in sugar.
- Combine: Add infused vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, cointreau, and ice to a cocktail shaker to blend.Â
- Strain and Serve: Strain into a martini glass, garnish, and serve immediately.