Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is a medium vodka sour, fruity and tart on the palate. Blended and served in a hurricane glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 78 out of 100
- Sweet
- 78 out of 100
- Fruity
- 81 out of 100
- Boozy
- 41 out of 100
How to make a Butterfly Effect
To make a Butterfly Effect, blend with ice and pour into a hurricane glass: 1⅔ oz raspberry vodka, ¾ oz cranberry juice, ¾ oz lemonade, ⅓ oz Blue Curacao, ⅓ oz simple syrup and lime juice. Garnish with mint.
You'll need
- Raspberry Vodka1⅔ oz
- Cranberry Juice¾ oz
- Lemonade¾ oz
- Blue Curacao⅓ oz
- Simple syrup⅓ oz
- Lime Juicesplash (¼ oz)
- Mintgarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add raspberry vodka, cranberry juice, lemonade, blue curacao, simple syrup and lime juice to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 2
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 3
Pour into a hurricane glass.
- 4
Garnish with a mint sprig.
Why blend? Blending raspberry vodka and cranberry juice with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
Butterfly Effect questions
What does a Butterfly Effect taste like?
Mostly fruity and tart. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Butterfly Effect?
About 12% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Butterfly Effect and a Cosmopolitan?
Both use cranberry juice and lime juice. The Butterfly Effect adds raspberry vodka, lemonade, Blue Curacao and simple syrup, while the Cosmopolitan uses absolut citron and Cointreau. The Butterfly Effect is blended and served in a hurricane glass; the Cosmopolitan is shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
What glass do you serve a Butterfly Effect in?
A hurricane glass.