Eclipse on Long Island

The Eclipse on Long Island is a mystifying twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea, infusing it with dark fruity notes and a shimmering, color-changing appearance that mimics an eclipse. This cocktail is a spectacle for the eyes and a journey for the palate, designed to impress at any gathering. Type of Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: - ½ oz Vodka - ½ oz Tequila - ½ oz Rum - ½ oz Gin - ½ oz Triple sec - ½ oz Butterfly pea flower tea (cooled) - ½ oz Blackberry liqueur - 1 oz Lemon juice - 2 oz Club soda - Ice - Lemon twist, for garnish - Blackberries, for garnish Instructions: 1. Begin by brewing a strong butterfly pea flower tea and allow it to cool. This will be your magical ingredient for achieving the color-changing effect. 2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, blackberry liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Fill a highball glass with ice. 4. Strain the mix from the shaker into the highball glass over the ice, leaving some room at the top. 5. Gently pour the cooled butterfly pea flower tea over the back of a spoon onto the cocktail, creating a layering effect. As the tea interacts with the acidic lemon juice, watch the color transformation reminiscent of an eclipse. 6. Top off with club soda for a slight fizz. 7. Garnish with a lemon twist and blackberries skewered on a cocktail pick. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy the mystical beauty of your Eclipse on Long Island before stirring to blend the flavors and colors into a dark, stormy hue. The Eclipse on Long Island is not just a drink; it's an experience, blending the punch of a classic with the allure of nature's most breathtaking phenomena. Enjoy responsibly.