We’ve dubbed this unicorn gin cocktail the drink of the summer over here at Fit Foodie Finds!
It’s a magic color-changing cocktail that goes from purple to pink with the squeeze of a lemon. Get ready for this crowd-pleasing summer cocktail recipe we’ve been making on repeat for the past few months! You’ll combine a yummy herbal tea with gin and simple syrup, pour it into cocktail glasses and then finish off with a squeeze of lemon (this is the secret sauce!), which causes the drink to change from a purple to a pink color. It’s not a Harry Potter spell, but you bet your friends and family will think it’s just as cool 😋
If you are looking for more cocktail recipes to serve alongside these gorgeous gin cocktails, check out our Hibiscus Arnold Palmer Drink, Honey Greyhound Cocktails, or one of these Sex on the Beach Slushies. FUN.
Unicorn Gin Cocktail Ingredients
- 8 oz. blackberry-raspberry hibiscus tea by Bigelow
- 12 oz. gin
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- ½ teaspoon orange bitters
- 4 lemon wedges
- Mint for garnish
What makes it change color?
Herbal tea can change color when citrus is added because the citrus increases the tea’s acidity. This changes the pH levels of the tea’s ingredients, and can result in a color change of the tea itself when it’s a vibrant enough color.
Choosing the Best Tea
When it comes to choosing tea for this drink, you need to make sure it’s an herbal tea since that’s what causes the chemical reaction that changes the color of the liquid. We recommend vibrant colored tea like raspberry or blackberry or hibiscus tea for the most drastic color change.
Make it Non-Alcoholic
This is a great drink to serve if you want something that can be easily accommodated for an NA option. Simply omit the gin or substitute 1:1 for another clear liquid like sparkling water. Just avoid any colored liquid because it will impact the color changing quality of this drink!
Unicorn Gin Cocktail Recipe
We’ve dubbed this unicorn gin cocktail the drink of the summer over here at Fit Foodie Finds! It’s a magic color-changing cocktail that goes from purple to pink with the squeeze of a lemon.
Prep: 8 minutes | Total: 8 minutes
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. blackberry-raspberry hibiscus tea by Bigelow
- 12 oz. gin
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- ½ teaspoon orange bitters (any citrus bitters will do)
- 4 lemon wedges
- Mint for garnish
Tips & Notes:
You can use your favorite herbal tea, but we highly recommend using blackberry, and raspberry hibiscus tea. The higher quality gin you use, the better.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 218kcal
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Fat: 0.1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
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