by Ian Glomski
Difficulty Level: Easy
This impressively blue cocktail is perfectly refreshing and has an ingredient that gives a nod to Ian’s microbiology background. Spirulina is a type of algae that is used in food supplements. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and antioxidants. Phycocyanin is the blue pigment derived from spirulina which gives the algae its dark blue color when it has been extracted. This blue pigment comes in the form of a powder and is dissolved into the cocktail to give it its vibrant smurf-like color. Science!
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0.5 oz Vitae Spits Old Tom Gin
0.5 oz. Vitae Spirits Orange Liqueur
0.5 oz Peach Schnapps
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1. Combine alcohol and a very tiny amount of Blue Spirulina powder (less than 1/4 tsp) in a shaker with ice
2. Shake well until powder is dissolved
3. Double strain into a coupe glass
4. Top of with Lemon soda
5. Garnish with lemon twist