Unicorn Blood Cocktail (Harry Potter Cocktail)

Prepare the serving glasses

1. Prepare 2 coupe glasses to serve the cocktails (4 - 5 fl oz capacity). If your serving glasses have a larger capacity, then the cocktail can be served with extra ice. Additional tonic water or club soda can be used to top up with as well.

Prepare the cocktail

1. In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, lemon juice, orgeat syrup, bitters, and luster dust.
2. Add a generous amount of ice to the shaker. Close the shaker and shake the cocktail for a few seconds to mix and chill the drink.

Pour the drink

1. Place 1 small piece of dry ice (if using) in each of the serving glasses. Alternatively, place about ½ tsp of crushed dry ice.
2. If the serving glasses are larger than 5 fl oz, add some regular ice to the bottom of the serving glasses.
3. Carefully strain the cocktail into the glasses. The dry ice will immediately create smoke as you pour the drink.
4. OPTIONAL - Pour about 2 - 3 fl oz of tonic water or club soda to top up.
5. Garnish the cocktail with the slice of orange (or lemon) or the peel. Serve immediately.
6. Note (if using dry ice) - Consume the cocktail only after dry ice has completely evaporated (i.e. the drink is no longer creating any smoke).