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(Clitoria ternatea), Organic
Butterfly pea / blue pea flower tea turns PURPLE in slightly acidic (low pH) solutions. So when you infuse butterfly pea into clear spirits like vodka, gin or tequila – you end up with purple-ish alcohol. Vodka being the most purple, with gin giving you a more Prussian blue color.
There is heaps of ideas on the internet to colour change your favourite gin, vodka or tequila eg https://www.theflavorbender.com/color-changing-alcohol-vodka-tequila-and-gin/
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240 mL vodka, 240 mL gin, 240 mL silver tequila,3 clean jars,15 - 24 dried butterfly pea / blue pea flowers
- Place each of the spirits in the 3 clean jars. Add 5 - 8 flowers into each jar, close tightly and lightly shake the contents to mix.
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Label and leave the jars in a cool place to infuse overnight.
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When the spirits turn dark purple or blue in color, strain the alcohol into bottles.
For the vodka and tequila
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If the liquor is purple, and you prefer the alcohol to be blue, using the flat toothpick or a small spoon, transfer a pinch of baking soda into each of the bottles. Swirl to mix and check the color.
¼ tsp baking soda + flat toothpick
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Repeat with very small amounts of baking soda, until it turns blue (stop adding as soon as you notice the desired blue color).
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Store all infused liquors in a cool place (or fridge or freezer), until needed.
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