Unicorn Daydream Cocktail toasts to celebrating all the possibilities
Adding a little color to the day can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. While the colorful unicorn trend has been a food trend, the vibrancy that it adds is not limited to the plate. A bold color palette in the glass can have heads turning in the most delightful way. The Unicorn Daydream Cocktail, made with 14 Hands Unicorn Bubbles, might be the perfect libation for a brunch, bridal shower, or just a celebration with the ladies who lunch.
The mythical unicorn has a variety of meanings depending on the context. Beyond the fantasy world, the creature can often symbolize joy, positivity, and grace. Even if some people just look to that kaleidoscope of color and smile, the reality is that there is a moment of simple happiness in that visual.
When it comes to unicorn inspired food items, the color is only one part of the experience. Overall, the flavors need to be light, airy, and sometimes just whimsical. Although sweet notes often flavor the experience, the reality is that there needs to be balance of lightness yet slightly substantial in the enjoyment. Even if some people sing about a spoon full of sugar, the reality is that an overly cloying note is not a magical sip.
Recently, 14 Hands expanded its Unicorn Bubbles line. While many people are familiar with the rose option, this white version is an extension of that magical sipping. The bright aromatics with crisp acidity make for lovely food pairings. From a warm gooey, baked brie to a spicy spring roll, the possibilities are many.
In addition to the delightful pour on its own, the Unicorn Bubbles are perfection in a cocktail. 14 Hands have shared its suggestion, a Unicorn Daydream Cocktail. Here’s how to make the special beverage.
Unicorn Daydream Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp Grenadine
- 1.5 oz Lemonade
- 3 oz 14 Hands Unicorn Bubbles
- 1 oz Gin
- .5 oz Elderflower Liqueur
Directions
- In a highball glass, add 1/4 teaspoon of grenadine then fill with ice
- In a cocktail shaker, combine lemonade and elderflower liqueur. Add a handful of ice and shake until chilled (about 15 seconds)
- Strain the lemonade elderflower mixture into the highball glass
- Add chilled 14 Hands Unicorn Bubbles
- Top with a float of gin, add a straw and lightly stir to combine the layers of the cocktail will gently create an ombré effect
- Spear cotton candy with a cocktail pick, and place on top of the glass as the garnish
While the colors capture everyone’s attention, it is the flavor that will have everyone asking for another one. The combination of the fragrant gin to the floral elderflower is the flavor layers that entice and put drinkers into a trance.
Thinking about this cocktail, it can go with brunch, a simple lunch, or even dessert. It could even be dessert to a light meal. No matter what food is served, the visually stunning, vibrant cocktail is one that everyone will want to enjoy time and again.
Although it might be simplistic to say that a beverage can be a magical experience, but opening a bottle of 14 Hands Unicorn Bubbles can be the diversion that makes any day better. Sometimes, that simple moment is the one that is full of magic.