Party Hack or Summer Trend? Color Changing Cocktails!

[@saturnslastring]

I make a blue butterfly pea gin and a golden saffron gin and mix them to make my cocktails forest green. When the lime is added the shift from green to bright orange. It's quite dramatic and evokes leaves changing color in my mind. Saffron gin is pretty good by itself too.

[@hashmook]

Can you share the exact recipe?

[@drpg7924]

Please share the recipe!

[@choosenickey7562]

Yesss

[@KevinKos]

What other cocktail would you like to see change color 🤩? Watch Darcy’s awesome channel: www.youtube.com/@Artofdrink/featured If you like what we do, you can also support the channel here: 👕 Merch: my-store-11171765.creator-spring.com 🎩 Patreon: www.patreon.com/cocktailtime 🛒 My Store: kit.co/KevinKos 🌍 Web Page: www.kevinkos.com/

[@ellyam991]

Is it too evil to say Bloody Mary? 😂

[@KevinKos]

@@ellyam991 a bit evil, yes 😅

[@mattia_carciola]

If you let it on the counter for enough days it will naturally develop a nice blueish velvety topping

[@ellyam991]

@@mattia_carciola doesn't that make all cocktails color changing cocktails?

[@mattia_carciola]

@@ellyam991 I'm pretty sure that it doesn't happen (at least nearly as easily) with low sugar high proof drinks)

[@rahulphatak3506]

I was literally just doing this with the pea flower for a non alcoholic drink for my nieces! Thanks for the tips!

[@KevinKos]

Nice! Cheers!

[@hiiammoot]

What did you use as base? Sprite/7up?

[@rahulphatak3506]

@@hiiammoot I made it as a tea with a small amount of sugar and incorporated cardamom and cinnamon for flavor. It stayed clear enough to allow the colors to work. I made ice cubes with lemon juice as the ph delivery for the color change.

[@martinferjancic]

Waaw kok lepo raste tale tvoj kanal, čestitke!

[@KevinKos]

Hvala!

[@ellyam991]

Darcy + Cocktail Time is a combo that was meant to be!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@robifiser]

I can tell you this was a huge hit at the office! They're always happy when we're left with extra ingredients 😂

[@KevinKos]

in this case they will be super happy after our next filming 😄🤩

[@JadenYukifan28]

@@KevinKos Never thought Pink Rose petals would turn Gin yellow and not pink like the flower.

[@mattiasj4794]

Perfect, I have friends coming over next weekend, now I have some drinks that will end up on my serving list, thanks :)

[@KevinKos]

Awesome! Cheers!

[@Artofdrink]

Fantastic video as usual.

[@ellyam991]

Great entrance!

[@erdnussfresser]

This collaboration should continue, I love both channels!

[@Artofdrink]

@@ellyam991thanks, I have to do something to keep up with Kevin's style

[@oparreoparre]

Hi Darcy!, Big fan of yours. And this collaboration shouldn't stop here, since I can see Kevin making a perfect pairing soda with a specific gin (or any other liquor)! Hope to see it one day!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you for being a part of it! Cheers!

[@SolzaRitoznoja]

The colour changes look impresive.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@mohitdhiman6663]

Awesome, i have a same cocktail on my menu with blue pea tea infused gin but i was not having powder acids so i mixed all citrus juice and clarified it with agar agar. It was a awesome drink.

[@dwrecktheanimal]

Dashes of bicarbonate or better oven baked carbonate could be added in small amounts to the infusion to create a mildly basic environment for the starting liquor. Would also fizz slightly when added to acid. Do not add to much to avoid the metallic taste.

[@blob_the_fish]

Will try that tonight 😍😍

[@KevinKos]

awesome! Enjoy!

[@singlaki]

Perfect for my yacht guests!!you may just raised my tips as yacht crew😊

[@KevinKos]

Nice! Cheers!

[@shezario]

I made a gin tonic version like that some years back but used temperature as well to layer the effekt. Just made some infused ice cubes as a base

[@carrolllee6875]

An intersting idea might be to use xanthan gum to change the viscosity of the colored liquid or the acid solution to make the change more gradual.

[@dwrecktheanimal]

If you make half of a tom collins color infused (hibiscus is what I use) you can layer PT infused gin on top and get a triple color gradient (purple>pink>red).

[@KevinKos]

cheers!

[@TheAlmightiest]

I wonder if it would be a good idea to put the solution that triggers the colour change inside the ice cube, for a cocktail to be served outside on a hot day. Perhaps it might spoil the clearness of the ice, maybe if you put it inside the ice by making a small hole in a hollow ice cube?

[@marywashington6493]

There's a place that does this in Charleston with their rift on a Pisco Sour. They yse butterfly pea flower ice so when they add the lemon to the pisco sour it changes color. It's really pretty and tastes fantastic.

[@Nickle314]

Another option might be a layered cocktail. Or could you get spheres where if you popped then. Or the cash g disovles you get the change

[@rockstax]

Try Agárdi Chameleon Gin with tonic. you will be amazed!!!!

[@Regodian]

on the last new year party I've made magic daiquiri and magic mojito with butterfly pea infused arak

[@Mosby-z8c]

I've had the idea of halochromic cocktails for years. Carmine is a food colorant, that has a very distinct change from red to blue when you go from low pH to high pH. Carmine is usually used in red sodas.

[@ravenwolfgangleos9330]

Have you done any cocktails with it yet?

[@curvin4]

My coworker and i came up with a cocktail using tanqueray ten infused with blue pea about 7 years ago which was then dubbed the "purple ten" and has been a top seller to this day

[@schmitzcj]

Since we're on the topic of flowers,.. how about a Peony inspired cocktail? They're almost in season, and you can make jam/jelly out of the petals.

[@KevinKos]

I haven't tried it yet, but it should work too.

[@choosenickey7562]

This massive ice cubes!! Wowwww

[@basiladdicted3123]

It's worth mentioning that butterfly pea infusion has its own flavor, and not a very pleasant one. The guy in the tea shop where I've bought it described its flavor as "vegetable notes", but it's basically potato water. So, adding it to drinks with a delicate flavor profile only for a cool color effect might be a bad idea.

[@ellyam991]

I haven't worked with that ingredient yet, but I'd imagine just 1g in 250ml of vodka won't add much in terms of flavor

[@eyespy3001]

I’ve been using pea flowers for over 7 years in a color-changing lavender margarita and it imparts zero flavor into the final drink. Granted, it’s a margarita, so it’s not the most delicate of flavor profiles, but I use A LOT of the pea flower to get the color changing effect. So, if there was a noticeable taste, I would have tasted it by now.

[@maxmustermann6576]

Yeah, I’ve infused a lot gin with it and I don’t notice big differences.

[@cin3859]

I’ve always thought pea flower tea tastes like canned bean water. Not disgusting but not too pleasant either. At least it’s very mild

[@curvin4]

Same as me I've been using it over 7 years now and have not noticed and flavor alterations from using the blue pea flower,

[@valentinacoy7757]

Hi there! I'm curious about the decision to dehydrate the cabbage. Also, I'm wondering if fresh cabbage can be used as an alternative?

[@censusgary]

I have a blue butterfly pea vine (Clitoria ternatea) in my yard. I want to experiment with turning drinks blue with it.

[@KevinKos]

Cheers!

[@ugomailho6735]

Hey i need help is it normal that the cocktail keep the red cabbage taste at the end ? And if not how to remove it please 🙏🙏🙏 Awesome video as always ❤

Awesome episode!!

[@bigsmoke1069]

I really would to say thanks right in front of you! I learning lots from this channel. Clarifying, fat washing, sousvide technique, and another method. Until i just won a bacardi cocktail competition in my country. Thanks kevin. So sorry to disturb you in instagram DM😅🙏

[@KevinKos]

That's awesome!! I am so happy that you learned a lot from me and that this benefited you to win a competition. Cheers to that!

[@robifiser]

Congrats!! 🥳

[@OldFashionedWays]

such an amazing set of color changing cocktails. Thanks for education and cheers.

[@ignatiosploukos8750]

Great work Kevin as usual i have a question whats the Name of this beautiful Longdrink glass?😊

[@陳沛元-z1n]

Hi! For color changing gin & tonic, you add 60ml of gin in the cocktail. I would like to know how much tonic water did you add in the cocktail. thanks !!

[@robertfergusson5367]

I now have the urge to experiment with this and other alcohols

[@kemalicecek]

can we use the color changing ingedient inside the ice? If we let ice freeze less, it can change color in minutes, or maybe we can add over the ice?

[@Nickle314]

I suspect if you put some of the ingredients into the ice, and froze you could get a colour change when the ice melted

[@atk8r]

Hi Kevin, mesmerizing video as usual. I noticed the nice watch with the blue dial and brown leather strap you were wearing. Can you let me know what watch that is? I couldn't write identify it.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! This one is Omega Geneve from around 1967. It's one of my favorite watches from my collection. I am glad you like it too!

[@twentyfor8351]

could you incorporate this color changing solution into small ice cubes for a color change over time effect as the cocktail is consumed?

[@KimiTheV]

Yes. I've done this with butterfly pea blossom ice, and it turned out great. I made crushed ice and a big ball. So pretty in a martini and rocks glass 😊

[@יניבגולן-ח6כ]

Thank you very much! Love your channel. How long can The infused gin be kept?

[@KevinKos]

It should be good forever.

[@nellyaguilar5021]

Hello, from Guatemala! Can you do any cocktail when is winter? What kind of cocktail can you make?? Hope you can respony😊

[@KevinKos]

Hi! I already did some winter themed cocktail episodes. Check out for egg nogs, šeto or butterbeer on my channel.

[@legendsgrinder3364]

Is the saline solution the solution he uses to bring out flavors in the drink ?

[@Neilyfolf]

To further help with dialing into that color changing effect, would it not be possible to make an ice cube or mix with and make and ice cube, so that way it's actively "bleeding" the new colors in? Nice Video. Not into alcohol but enjoyed your content.

[@gheanpoolroblesparina6909]

Negroni con butterfly 👌🏻

[@KevinKos]

Glad you like it!

[@leonardvalentino9693]

Cant wait to meet you next month in romania ❤️

[@kmstults]

Thanks Kevin! Any tips on how long (and what method) to dry the cabbage?

[@KevinKos]

I used the power of sun, but you can dehydrate it in the owen or a dehydrator too

[@tee_nanners]

Hey there, I'm sober but I love watching cocktail videos! Can these infusions work with something like juice or tea?

[@bidenslastbraincell]

yes! it will likely just take a bit longer. also for juice if it's acidic like orange it will likely have a more immediate color change effect and won't change color over time

[@tee_nanners]

@@bidenslastbraincell next step is finding a good, neutral colored tea!

[@LionProductionsHD]

whats the spray for what does it do??

[@gabrielerivetti4668]

Hi Kevin!!! You’re great, wonderful video!!! I recently saw some deconstructed cocktails, could you try making one and share it with us? Thankssss❤

[@KevinKos]

Check out my Baklava episode for deconstructed cocktail. Cheers!

[@beverlysalas3930]

I have a question 🙋🏻‍♀️ For the red cabbage am I able to substitute it with Red hibiscus? Thank you in advanced

[@KevinKos]

It can be, but the color-changing effect might be a bit less present

[@MrFeli100]

Does this work with violets too?

[@AleXRuja]

oook this is amazing! so is there any reason why I should turn all my gin purple?

[@issam7048]

Where can I find those labels? A link maybe? I know that they are plastic strips that come with a clipper like and you can change the letters accordingly.

[@KevinKos]

Hi! Here is the affiliated link to the same we are using: geni.us/SGOSQj

[@camparisodaa]

Broo, what you use to make this sticker on bottle? Love your job! 🍾

[@KevinKos]

Thanks a lot! I use a mini label 3D printer purchased on Amazon. Here is the affiliated link: geni.us/SGOSQj to the same one as we are using.

[@HocusPocus9]

Stunning video for one more time Kevin , hats off ! I m looking to make a levander sour but I want the colour to be purple like the colour of tequila you made with the red cabbage, I’ve tried with butterfly pea but doesn’t work it looks grey , any ideas ?

[@eyespy3001]

Try making a lavender-pea flower simple syrup. Chuck a bunch of lavender and pea flowers into a quart container with equal parts sugar and hot water. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then let that sit for a few hours to a day. I made this at a bar I worked at, and I used it in a margarita. Then end result was a gradient of purple to pink. It wasn’t as dark as the red cabbage-infused tequila from this video, but that’s what you get when you combine all the ingredients and shake them.

[@KevinKos]

Thanks! How did you add the lavander into the cocktail? Simple spirit infusion? Interesting that it turned out grey. I have never witness this when using butterfly pea.

[@HocusPocus9]

@@KevinKos i have tried with lavender syrup combined with butterfly pea but it looks grey as you said 🤷‍♂️

[@RockDocter]

Thx Kevin Kosm

[@poti732]

HOW ARE YOU ONLY HAVE 100k subs!!?? Very well made video, great atmosphere , filming, music. I dont understand.. meanwhile random reaction videos get millions of views..

[@KevinKos]

The subs will come with time 🤞 Slow and steady growth 😄 Thank you so much!

[@Not-Sorry2011]

Lightning bug guts to make it glow in the dark

[@brandonsapakdy]

Where can I find the saline solution? Or is it any 20% saline then add water and salt?

[@KevinKos]

Yes, just mix 20g of salt and 80g of water.

[@Charlie_vz]

can you infuse the ice with the acid solution to have the cocktail change color over time?

[@eyespy3001]

Yeah, but you’re going to get a really unbalanced drink that way, since the ice melts over time. The drink will taste wonky.

[@CorvinTheSwasian]

You can also make blue butterfly pea flower tea and freeze that so the ice cube will be blue and melt pink

[@carloskaram3576]

Does the cabbage have to be dehydrated????

[@Byroncc]

does it affects the gin's shelf life?

[@왈라비-c7j]

Thank you for the great video I'm curious about one thing, is there no big difference in taste even if I make this recipe in large quantities and sell it?

[@lanceolson5988]

Do I have to go to a florist or some shit? Where do I get these flowers for infusion???

[@g3cko09]

For our my wedding I want to make two cocktails one representing my wife and one to represent myself, both would be different colours. The guest have the option to combine both cocktail to make a new drink at the same time changing the both colour and the cocktails to one new drink. Any ideas??

[@legendsgrinder3364]

Wouldnt the cabbage and others add a different taste to the spirits ?

[@KevinKos]

It adds a slight flavor to the drink indeed.

[@mattia_carciola]

They're the most bisexual cocktails I've ever seen, and I like it

[@RiceWarrior34]

Can you do a Samarian sunset from Star Trek The Next Generation?

[@felicitytoad]

🤩

[@BoyanZhelyazkov_theDoctor]

Is it possible to make the infusions with alcohol-free beverages?

[@etraudrod]

Infusions in hot water would work. Red cabbage may be too sulfurous that way, though.

[@ellyam991]

A rose tea and tonic sounds pretty good NGL

[@augustonajm7252]

what was that tequila? i havent saw that brand before

[@KevinKos]

It's Rooster Rojo tequila.

[@donovanoosterbaan340]

Idea: put the color changing liquid in ice, so it changes over time

[@ratabboy]

Good afternoon, first of all, the videos are really good, incredible information and a very satisfactory explanation. I am a bartender from Argentina with many years of experience and self-taught. I would like to know a little more about his opinion regarding two topics with which I have had a bit of conflict in my mind. The first is the famous final touch of the garnish with fruit in which it is squeezed to release its aromas on the cocktail. From my point of view, the oils contained in the fruit do not release 100% of their maximum expression when done this way. Since in my opinion the oil drops are retained and do not mix with the drink, its performance in terms of flavor and aromas being very poor. I would like to know your opinion on this. A technique that is much better is to set the oils on fire when squeezing the shell, achieving much more in the olfactory resource, but this technique is not correct since it is counterproductive because when the oil is set on fire and it combusts, it generates remains of the combustible material which They settle in the drink, leaving impurities visible. The next topic which is a debate in my mind is whether the drink refreshing process could be improved. taking into account that water is the worst enemy of a distillate (from my point of view: obviously a few drops are very good to open the distillates but its excess is counterproductive) The refreshing of a drink could be produced without it coming into contact with the ice (something that would be very easy to achieve). The issue is whether this would really improve the flavor of the drink and raise its standards or is this dilution of the ingredients necessary? ice so that it has better flavor and balance. I know it is asking a lot, but if possible I would like to know your opinion. Greetings from Argentina, passionate about the bar for many years.

[@mr.jonathanvictini3701]

Cocktails that only shrooms can adore

[@mosodo9671]

👏🙌👏🙌

[@seattlegrrlie]

Well, I'm making that tequila cocktail

[@KevinKos]

Cheers!

[@v1Broadcaster]

idk man something about an eyedropper to make a margarita just hurt my soul

[@chamiz]

Hi Mr. Editor, Please don't rush. We missed the important parts. Also the cameramen, I know what he is putting but we don't. So focus on the subject. You can do those cinematic movements in a movie where nothing to understand. But his is a this, not a movie. It's an instructional video where everything should be clear.

[@nicolaelias2841]

Where s the hat in your store ??!!

[@CollegeHustler]

Am I the only one that did not see the Negroni change color??? 😂

[@benmckay5322]

FYI, I think you misspoke here as you are using butterfly pea flowers, not the leaves.❤

[@KevinKos]

You are right! Thank you for the correction!

[@michaeljackson0022]

ok cool. but what is the gigantic iceberg for? I mean you cant even mix the drink with the straw.

[@KenZ0e]

But when girls' nails changes colours after dipping them into the cocktail, that their date just brought them, it's certainly NOT a summer trend.

[@ardentdrops]

Bisexual cocktails

[@silvershireTG]

I’m fairly certain rainbow drinks won’t be acceptable this year. Just sayin…

[@ohialzawad3283]

Your head is big!

[@KevinKos]

It's not me, it's the camera lens 😅🤣

[@greatgecks2256]

Not as colour changing as I would’ve hoped, underwhelming

[@KevinKos]

sorry

[@Fazut]

How dare you Scandinavians. With your love of physics challenge the superstitions of continental Europe. Your product may be of superior quality, but we are not about to listen to you.

[@KevinKos]

Scandinavians? I come from Slovenia 😄

[@thegamingwarlord6073]

How To Drink knock-off.

[@angeldelgado6104]

Color changing cocktail's

[@hardline_01]

интересный у тебя акцент. кевин)

[@phantomhandofcocktailtime6911]

Drinking all 3 of these will turn you into a great hue-man 😂

[@bidenslastbraincell]

that other guy is a cocktail 'chemist' and doesn't know that a 10% solution is by weight not volume. please only mix 10 grams into 90ml of water everyone

[@Rnicholas85]

Calm down CAPTIONS..😂 DAFUQ//?FUKITSUBsCRIDEd

[@KevinKos]

Welcome! 😉🥂