Pink Butterfly French 75

This whimsical cocktail strikes a balance between bright citrus and gentle floral notes, with a splash of color from butterfly pea tea. Topped off with sparkling wine and a playful swirl of cotton candy, it’s perfect for celebrations or anytime you want to make a splash.

Although this cocktail is formulated to be made punch style - butterfly pea transforms with the addition of lemon juice. If you have a smaller party - consider adding the lemon juice in front of your guests so they can see the beautiful transformation.

Glass: Champagne flute (or coupe)

Garnish: Cotton candy and edible butterflies (optional but fun)

Ingredients:

Toppings

• Cotton candy

• Edible butterflies (optional but fun)

Mix:

• 8 oz gin

• 4 oz fresh lemon juice

• 4 oz simple syrup

• 4-6 oz brewed butterfly pea tea

• Note: This mimics dilution. If you’d like to use ice instead - use less water to brew the butterfly pea. If don’t have butterfly pea tea, substitute with hibiscus tea, cold still/sparkling water or ice when serving. There won’t be a color changing experience and less of a vibrant color but it will taste delicious all the same. The lemon and sparkling wine will turn the mixture from blue to purple.

• 1 bottle of sparkling rose, sparkling wine, or sparkling water

Makes: 8 servings

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base

   • In a pitcher or sealable container, combine the gin, simple syrup, and brewed butterfly pea tea.

   • Stir well to ensure everything is mixed.

   • Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

2. Serve Option A (By the Glass)

   • Fill each flute (or coupe) about halfway with the chilled base mix (gin and simple syrup)

   • Watch the color transform. Top with a squeeze of lemon ~3 oz of chilled sparkling wine or rosé per glass.

   • Lightly stir, then gently place a tuft of cotton candy on top, finishing with an edible butterfly garnish.

3. Serve Option B (Punch-Style)

   • In a punch bowl or large pitcher, gently stir the entire bottle of sparkling wine or rosé and lemon juice into the base mix just before serving.

   • Ladle or pour into individual glasses.

   • Top each glass with a fluff of cotton candy and an edible butterfly.

With Love,

Cristina