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Color Changing Shimmery Phoenix Cocktail (Elderflower and Gin Cocktail)

A gin and elderflower cocktail, that is also a color changing shimmery cocktail! Made with butterfly pea flower infused gin, and a fruity, tangy, floral and sweet lemon elderflower syrup. I call it The Phoenix Cocktail! The actual cocktail is ready in 5 minutes. But allow a few hours for the Gin to be infused and the syrup to be chilled. EASY - Very easy cocktail to make, but please be careful handling Rum 151 as it is flammable. Since this is optional (and only for the visual effect), you can also leave it out if you prefer since it doesn't add much flavor to the final drink. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 drinks
Calories: 328 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: Universal

Ingredients

Lemon elderflower syrup (makes 1¼ cups - for at least 4 cocktails)
  • ½ cup strained lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup elderflower syrup cordial
  • ¼ cup vodka see recipe note if you're using St-Germain liqueur
Color changing shimmery gin (makes 1¼ cups - for at least 4 cocktails)
  • 5 dried butterfly pea flowers
  • 1 ¼ cups gin
  • ¼ tsp white / pearl luster dust edible or food-grade luster dust
Phoenix cocktail (for one cocktail)
  • 67 mL butterfly pea infused, color changing gin chilled in the freezer, 1½ jiggers
  • 67 mL lemon and elderflower syrup chilled, 1½ jiggers
  • 2 tsp rum 151 optional, PLEASE USE WITH CARE
  • Pinch of cinnamon optional
  • 1 ice cube or some crushed ice

Instructions

Lemon elderflower syrup (makes 1¼ cups - for at least 4 cocktails)
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  1. Pour all the ingredients into a jar. Shake or stir to combine. Chill the syrup until needed.
Butterfly pea infused color changing gin (makes 1¼ cups - for at least 4 cocktails)
  1. Place the butterfly pea flowers and gin in a jar. Close the lid and let the flowers infuse the alcohol for a few hours (3 hours to overnight), until the gin turns a deep blue. You can see a recipe video and photos of the gin in this how to make color changing alcohol post.
  2. Strain the gin to remove the flowers. Discard the flowers and pour the gin into a glass bottle. Add the white luster dust and shake it to make a shimmery spirit. Place the gin in the freezer to chill.
Phoenix cocktail
  1. Place the ice cube in a heat resistant ¾ cup glass (like a rock glass or small tumbler) - this step is optional, and serves to keep the drink nice and cold.
  2. Shake the color changing gin to mix in the luster dust that may have settled to the bottom. Pour 1½ jiggers of the gin per drink into the glass.
  3. OPTIONAL - Using the back of a spoon, carefully layer 1 - 2 tsp of the rum 151 over the gin (per drink). Using a long nose firelighter or long match stick, light up the rum 151 layer.
  4. Serve the drink with 1½ jiggers of lemon and elderflower syrup on the side. Pour the syrup into the drink to change the color of the drink from blue to purple. Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the flame to create sparks (optional).
  5. Smother the fire by placing a saucer / small dish over the glass for a few seconds. Stir and serve the drink. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Replace the elderflower cordial and vodka with the liqueur (¾ cup).
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 328kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.