Cotton Candy Grape Gin Cocktail & Butterfly Pea Granita

Directions

  1. 1Add the water for the granita to a saucepan with the butterfly pea flowers and sugar.
  2. 2Bring to a simmer and turn off.
  3. 3Let it cool completely.
  4. 4Strain into a 1/8th pan and throw in the freezer until solid.
  5. 5Add the grapes to a blender with the water and lemon juice.
  6. 6Blend until smooth.
  7. 7Strain well.
  8. 8Using a fork, shred the granita until fluffy.
  9. 9Add everything for the cocktail to a shaker or cocktail glass with ice and mix well.
  10. 10Fill a glass with granita and add the cocktail on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp butterfly pea flowers
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 1 lb cotton candy grapes cleaned
  • 2 lemons
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 2 oz grape sour juice
  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (St.Germain)
  • to taste Granita

Equipment

saucepan1/8th panblendershaker or cocktail glassfork

Tips

  • The butterfly pea flower is blue but when you add acid it turns purple.