Chicha is a Mexican restaurant and bar in Brooklyn that serves a unique banana-flavored rum drink that goes by the name 'Bluefields Swizzle.' The standout cocktail creation boasts a creamy, all-white base—thanks to the addition of both coconut milk and cream—as well as a blue-tinted top layer due to the addition of the butterfly pea flower.
The blue butterfly pea flower has been used around the world as a dye, as well as a potent ingredient for its medicinal properties. The ingredient is becoming a popular one at the moment, thanks to its color-changing properties, which are activated by disrupted pH levels. The Bluefields Swizzle features a layer of the concentrated butterfly pea flower tea on top for an intense hit of color.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Color-changing Drinks
- There is an opportunity for bars and restaurants to create unique and visually appealing drinks using ingredients that change color.
- Utilizing Natural Dyes
- Industries like food and beverage can explore the use of natural dyes like butterfly pea flower to enhance the appearance of their products.
- Medicinal Ingredients in Cocktails
- Mixologists can experiment with incorporating medicinal ingredients like butterfly pea flower into cocktails to add unique flavors and potential health benefits.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can explore the use of natural dyes and innovative ingredients to create visually appealing and unique products.
- Hospitality
- Hotels, bars, and restaurants can attract customers by offering color-changing drinks that provide an experiential element to their dining experiences.
- Natural Remedies and Wellness
- The wellness industry can explore the use of medicinal ingredients in cocktails as a way to offer customers unique health-focused beverage options.
