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The Viral Aurora Cocktail (It Sparkles!)

A color-changing, shimmering cocktail made with butterfly pea flower tea, citrus, and edible glitter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: Modern
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Base
  • 4 oz butterfly pea flower tea brewed and cooled
  • 1.5 oz vodka or gin optional
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch edible glitter food-grade
  • ice

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Clear glassware
  • Measuring jigger

Method
 

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add butterfly pea tea, alcohol if using, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake gently to combine.
  4. Strain into a clear glass filled with ice.
  5. Add edible glitter and stir lightly.
  6. Slowly pour in lemon juice and watch the color change.
  7. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Add citrus slowly for layered color effects.