How to make Color Changing Alcohol (Vodka, Tequila and Gin)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
104 kcal
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Cuisine
International
How to make Color Changing Alcohol (Vodka, Tequila and Gin)
Description
Start by placing dried butterfly pea flowers in jars filled with vodka, gin, or silver tequila and infuse them overnight until the spirits acquire a dark purple or blue hue. Strain the infused alcohol into clean bottles. Optionally, add incremental pinches of baking soda to the bottles to shift the color from purple to blue, stirring gently and stopping once the desired blue tint appears.
The process leverages the natural pigment of the butterfly pea flowers, which reacts with alkalinity from the baking soda to cause the color change. This technique provides a visually striking effect in the spirits. The infusion should be stored in a cool place or refrigerated until use.
The infused liquors can be used for cocktails where the color transformation adds an intriguing presentation element. It's important to add baking soda sparingly to avoid altering the taste excessively.
Ingredients
- 15 - 24 butterfly pea flowers 5 - 8 flowers per cup of alcohol, dried, or blue pea flowers
- 240 mL vodka 1 cup, good quality
- 240 mL gin 1 cup, good quality
- 240 mL silver tequila 1 cup, good quality
- 3 clean jars
- 3 clean bottles
- Strainer and funnel
- ¼ tsp baking soda plus flat toothpick (not ingredient
Instructions
- Place each of the spirits in the 3 clean jars. Add 5 - 8 flowers into each jar, close tightly and lightly shake the contents to mix.
- Label and leave the jars in a cool place to infuse overnight.
- When the spirits turn dark purple or blue in color, strain the alcohol into bottles.
For the vodka and tequila
- If the liquor is purple, and you prefer the alcohol to be blue, using the flat toothpick or a small spoon, transfer a pinch of baking soda into each of the bottles. Swirl to mix and check the color.
- Repeat with very small amounts of baking soda, until it turns blue (stop adding as soon as you notice the desired blue color).
- Store all infused liquors in a cool place (or fridge or freezer), until needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 44mL | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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