Witches Brew Lemonade
Witches Brew Lemonade is a magical, color-changing Halloween drink with a shimmering swirl, tart citrus flavor, and flexible variations for adults and kids alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for syrup)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Assembled (no shaking)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fl oz Empress Gin
- ½ fl oz Empress Gin (optional, for topping)
- 3 fl oz sparkling water (or club soda, tonic water, or lemon soda)
- 2 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ fl oz blue curaçao
- ½ fl oz herbal simple syrup (optional)
- ⅛ tsp pearl luster dust
- Ice to serve
- Optional: small nugget of dry ice
Instructions
- Fill a highball or clear glass with ice.
- Sprinkle in the pearl luster dust.
- Pour in 2 fl oz Empress Gin, sparkling water, and herbal simple syrup if using. Stir to combine.
- Add lemon juice and watch the color change from purple to pink.
- Slowly pour the blue curaçao to create a gradient effect as it sinks to the bottom.
- Optionally float ½ fl oz Empress Gin on top by pouring over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig or lemon twist. Add dry ice for a smoky effect if desired.
- Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy!
Notes
- Use butterfly pea flower tea ice cubes for a non-alcoholic version.
- Luster dust is optional but adds a dramatic visual effect.
- Serve in a tall clear glass to showcase the color gradient.
- Assemble just before serving to maintain the visual layers and fizziness.
- Use food-grade dry ice only and ensure it fully dissipates before drinking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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