This magical spritz starts with a base of lemon vodka and simple syrup made with butterfly pea flowers, which turn color with the introduction of an acid. It’s then topped with fresh lemon juice, which changes the drink from blue to an eye-catching purple-pink. Prosecco is the perfect finishing touch for this elegant conversation-starter, adding just the right amount of acidity and bubbles and turning the drink into a spritz, aka everyone’s favorite summer drink.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 1 drink |
Ingredients
- 1 ounce lemon vodka, chilled
- 1 ounce Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup, chilled, recipe follows
- Ice, plus large ice cubes for serving
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, chilled
- 4 ounces chilled prosecco
- 1 lemon wheel or twist, for garnish
- 1 edible flower, for garnish
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
Instructions
- Combine the vodka and Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled wine glass filled with large ice cubes. Pour in the lemon juice then top with the prosecco. Garnish with the lemon wheel on the rim of the glass or a twist floated on top of the drink, then garnish with the edible flower.
- Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butterfly pea flowers. Let sit until cooled to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into an airtight container; discard the flowers. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 1 servings |
| Calories | 985 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 216 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 205 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 23 mg |
Reviews
Looks lovely and delicious! I think I’ll do gin instead of vodka for my NYE get-together. Happy New Year!