Okay, folks, let’s dive into this Indigo Gin recipe I tried out. It’s not rocket science, but it turned out pretty darn good, so I figured I’d share my little experiment.
First things first, I gathered up all my stuff. You know, like a scavenger hunt, but for booze and stuff.
- Gin: I used some basic, decent-quality gin I had lying around. Nothing fancy, just a solid London Dry.
- Butterfly Pea Flowers: I got a bag of these online, because, well, where else do you find dried flowers?
- Tonic Water: Again, nothing special, just your standard tonic.
- Limes: Fresh is best, always!
- Ice: Lots of it. Gotta keep things chilled.
The Mixing Process
I started by grabbing a big glass jar – I use a jar more conveniently. I tossed in a handful of those butterfly pea flowers. I didn’t measure, just eyeballed it. Maybe… a couple of tablespoons? Then, I poured in the gin. Enough to cover the flowers, at least. I let that sit for, oh, about 2-3 hours. I wasn’t super strict about the time. Just waited until the gin turned a nice, deep blue color. That is my favorite part, haha.
Once the gin was all blue and pretty, I strained it. I mean, I didn’t want to be chewing on flowers while I drank. A regular strainer worked just fine. Then came the fun part!
I filled a glass with ice. Poured in some of the blue gin – again, no measuring, just went with my gut. Then, I topped it off with tonic water. The magic happens here, folks! The gin turns from blue to this cool, purplish-pink color. It’s like a little science experiment in your glass.
Finally, I squeezed in a wedge of lime. Gave it a little stir. And… boom! Indigo Gin * looks fancy, it tastes refreshing, and it’s super easy to make. Seriously, if I can do it, anyone can.
The taste? It’s mostly the gin and tonic flavor you’d expect, but the butterfly pea flowers add a subtle, kinda earthy note. It’s not overpowering, just… different. And the color, man, the color is just awesome.
So, there you have it. My totally non-professional, totally successful attempt at making Indigo Gin. Give it a shot! It is perfect.
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