The blue pea or butterfly flower is popular for its rich purple colour. Infused with spirits, or made into a “tea”, this flower has made its way into cocktails across town. Here’s where you can sip on some of these beverages to drive away those blues!
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The Reservoire - Koramangala
This bar serves two drinks with blue pea tea. The Butterfly Sour is a spicy number with cardamom, star anise, cloves and cinnamon, while the tropical St Island Margarita offers a mix of gin, lemon and sweet vanilla. Rs. 450 ++. At Koramangala
Stories - The Brew Chapter
The Blue Stories cocktail at this spot has blue pea-infused tequila. The concoction, which also features a homemade grapefruit reduction and lime, is high on sour notes. Rs. 379 ++. At BTM Layout
Hoot
The Blue Gin cocktail at this brewery comes topped with a flower. Made with tonic water, the floral-infused gin and hoppy bitters, this is their take on the classic gin and tonic. Rs. 299 ++. At Sarjapur Road
Gylt
Creamy and frothy, the Aurora cocktail at Gylt is delightful. The drink has blue pea-infused Tanqueray gin, citrusy Kaffir lime leaves and bitters, and is topped off with an egg white. Rs. 590 ++. At Hennur
Gypsy Turtle
Served in a mug that is a cross between a tea cup and a wine glass, the Blue Pea Tea at this bar in Whitefield is a pretty sight. The drink is a heady mix of pineapple juice, lime juice, blue pea tea and gin — a fruity and refreshing affair. Rs. 395 ++. At Whitefield
Uru Brewpark
This brewery’s Butterfly Ash cocktail is a blend of smokey and floral flavours. The beverage is a concoction of gin infused with blue pea and a hint of lavender, which is smoked with hickory wood.
Rs. 525 ++. At JP Nagar
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Foxtrot
One of their signature drinks, the Foxtrot Mojito, is made with rum, citrus and mint, but with the added visual drama of blue pea tea. The drink transforms into a purple-pink hue as lime is added to it on the table. Rs. 350++. At Marathalli
