This playful spring cocktail feels like a little bit of magic. It begins with Midnight Blue, a vibrant herbal blend from Littleton’s iN-TEA, featuring butterfly pea flower with bright citrus and soft floral notes. When brewed strong, the tea creates a deep blue base that sets the stage for the drink’s signature color-changing effect.
Add gin or vodka and the color shifts into a rich, velvety purple. A splash of lemonade softens the hue slightly, enhancing its brightness while maintaining that striking violet tone. The result is light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant. Served over ice with a lemon garnish, it is as beautiful as it is easy to make.
Midnight Blue is one of many specialty blends available at iN-TEA, where owner Carole Alvarez shares her passion for loose-leaf tea through thoughtfully sourced blends, herbal infusions, and specialty teas designed to bring flavor and wellness into everyday life.
ingredients:
• 5 oz Midnight Blue/Butterfly Pea Flower concentrated tea
• 1½ oz gin or vodka
• 1 oz fresh lemonade
• Ice and lemon wedge, for garnish
directions:
• Brew the Midnight Blue/Butterfly Pea Flower as a strong concentrate and allow to cool.
• Fill a glass with ice and pour in the tea.
• Add the gin or vodka and watch the color shift to a rich purple.
• Finish with a splash of lemonade, stirring gently to enhance the violet hue.
• Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.
Carole Alvarez, Owner of iN-TEA
2440 W. Main St. Littleton, 80120
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