The Spark of Being
A gin sour with a floral, slightly mysterious twist, this drink captures the eerie brilliance of Victor Frankenstein's initial triumph, a fleeting moment of creation before the horror sets in. The color shifts, much like the creature's initial benevolence before misery made him a fiend.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon juice, butterfly pea flower syrup, and orange bitters in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Lemon twist and an edible flower (preferably blue or purple) to symbolize the spark of life.
History
This gin sour riff takes its inspiration from the 'spark of being' Victor Frankenstein infused into his creation. The addition of butterfly pea flower syrup provides a visual twist, changing color with the citrus, much like the shifting nature of life itself. It's a nod to the scientific ambition that set the entire tragic tale in motion.