Polyjuice Potion Punch
A visually enchanting cocktail that begins with a vibrant blue hue and magically shifts to a deep violet with the addition of citrus. This gin-based drink is bright and refreshing, featuring notes of sweet lychee and crisp botanical gin, perfectly balanced with tart lemon.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Lychee Liqueur
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup
- 1 oz sparkling water
Instructions
- Combine London dry gin, Lychee Liqueur, and fresh lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Gently pour the Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup over the top. Watch as the syrup, reacting with the lemon, creates a mesmerizing color transformation from blue to purple.
- Top with sparkling water and stir lightly.
Glassware: Collins Glass
Garnish: Lemon peel twist and a single lychee fruit
History
The Polyjuice Potion, a complex brew from the wizarding world, is known for its ability to transform the drinker into another person. Our version captures its iconic color-changing magic using natural butterfly pea flower, transforming from blue to purple with acid.