Ghoul’s Gin Gimlet

A classic cocktail gets a ghostly twist — bright, citrusy, and eerily elegant. The crisp botanical notes of gin pair perfectly with tart lime and a touch of sweetness, while the optional butterfly pea flower tea adds a haunting color-changing effect. It’s a bewitching balance of sophistication and supernatural flair.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz  Gin
  • 1 oz Lime juice
  • ¾ oz Simple syrup
  • Optional: ½ oz butterfly pea flower tea (for color-shift magic)

how to prepare

Prep: Chill a coupe glass.
Mix: Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake: Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Serve: Strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish (Optional): Slowly pour in the butterfly pea flower tea for a mesmerizing “spooky color change.”

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