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A vibrant gin sour, this drink is a direct transmission from the great whatever, echoing Gonzo's quest for his origins. The enchanting blue hue, reminiscent of deep space, comes from a homemade butterfly pea flower syrup, a subtle nod to the cosmic messages that changed everything.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon juice, butterfly pea flower syrup, and Angostura bitters in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with edible alphabet cereal letters, if you dare to spell out your own cosmic message.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Edible alphabet cereal letters or a lemon twist
History
This gin sour variation takes its inspiration from Gonzo's pivotal moment in *Muppets From Space*, when he deciphers a message from his breakfast cereal. The butterfly pea flower syrup creates a striking visual, transforming a classic formula into something truly otherworldly, much like Gonzo's own discovery of his alien heritage.