Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is a captivating cocktail that combines the floral notes of butterfly pea flower tea with the zesty brightness of fresh citrus and a hint of sweetness.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Hurricane glass
- 7 ingredients
Butterfly Effect
Ingredients
- Raspberry Vodka1⅝ oz
- Cranberry Juice⅞ oz
- Lemonade⅞ oz
- Blue Curacao⅜ oz
- Sugar Syrup⅜ oz
- Lime JuiceDash
- MintSprig
Method
- Grab your boston tin, fill it with cubes ice and then simply chuck in all your ingredients apart from your lemonade.
- Now it’s time to shake what your mama gave you until all your ingredients are blended to perfection.
- Add some cubes of ice to your hurricane glass, give them a swill to cool the whole thing down and then strain your raspberry vodka cocktail of wonder into the glass.
- Top with lemonade and chuck a sprig of mint on top for garnish.
- You can either get drinking at this point or go and try and grab a few butterflies to finish, the choice really is yours.
What you need
Nothing fancy. Here is what to look for. We earn a small cut if you buy through these links, at no cost to you.
A blender that handles ice
You need real ice-crushing power, not just a fruit smoothie setting.
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Fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make to any sour drink.
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See 2 Raspberry Vodka drinksWhere it comes from
The Butterfly Effect is a contemporary cocktail exploring chaos theory through flavor, named after the mathematical concept. This innovative drink emerged from modernist bars exploring philosophical concepts through mixology and precision technique.
Tips from the bar
- Use precision measuring for mathematical accuracy in mixing
- Layer ingredients carefully for visual impact and flavor development
- Employ molecular mixology techniques if comfortable
- Maintain consistent temperature throughout service
- Presentation is crucial to narrative experience
Twists worth trying
- Floral Butterfly
- Add floral elements and butterfly pea flower for vibrant color and delicate taste
- Dark Butterfly Effect
- Use dark spirits for deeper, more intense flavor profile and complexity
- Citrus Butterfly
- Incorporate citrus for bright, refreshing counterpoint
What to eat with it
- Artistic plated desserts
- Foam appetizers
- Deconstructed dishes
- Molecular gastronomy creations
- Artistic cheese board
- Edible flowers and greens
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Butterfly Effect?
A Butterfly Effect is made with raspberry vodka, cranberry juice, lemonade, blue curacao, sugar syrup, lime juice, mint.
What glass do you use for a Butterfly Effect?
Serve a Butterfly Effect in a hurricane glass.
What does a Butterfly Effect taste like?
Expect floral, citrusy, refreshing.
What can I make with Raspberry Vodka?
We have 2 drinks built around Raspberry Vodka. See them all on the Raspberry Vodka page.
More with Raspberry Vodka
Every Raspberry Vodka drink →One good drink, every Friday.
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