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Galactic Nebula - Non-Alcoholic Drink with Dry Ice

Drinks New Year's Eve Dishes for Special Occasions 25 min Easy 2 wyświetleń ~15.65 PLN - (0)
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Discover the magic in a glass with our recipe for 'Galactic Nebula' – a spectacular, non-alcoholic drink that will delight any guest. Its secret lies in the natural dye from butterfly pea flowers, which changes color from deep blue to intense purple and pink when mixed with lime juice, creating a cosmic aurora effect. The addition of ginger syrup gives it a subtly spicy note, while lychee juice introduces an exotic sweetness. The culmination is the addition of dry ice, which releases a thick, aromatic fog, enveloping the glass and the table, creating an unforgettable impression. This recipe is not just a drink, but a whole sensory experience. It is perfect for New Year's Eve, themed parties, or as a way to impress your loved ones. Most importantly, the recipe includes very detailed instructions on safely handling dry ice, so everyone can enjoy this extraordinary spectacle without worry.

Składniki (10)

Servings:
2
  • Dry ice (food grade) 40 g
  • Butterfly pea flower tea 4 g
  • Water 250 ml
  • White sugar 100 g
  • Fresh ginger 10 g
  • Lychee juice 200 ml
  • Lime 1.2 szt.
  • Sparkling water 300 ml
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Edible silver glitter 1 szczypta
  • Fresh mint leaves 5 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~15.65 PLN (7.83 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Step ZERO: Safety When Working with Dry Ice

1

BEFORE you start, read this carefully! Dry ice is extremely cold (-78.5°C) and can cause serious frostbite upon contact with skin. Always wear thick, protective gloves (e.g., leather or ski gloves). Use metal tongs to handle pieces of dry ice. Work in a well-ventilated area, as dry ice sublimates (turns into gaseous carbon dioxide), which can be dangerous in high concentrations. NEVER place dry ice in a tightly sealed container – the increasing pressure can cause an explosion. Store it in the Styrofoam box you bought it in, with the lid slightly ajar.

Ingredients: Dry ice (food grade)
This is the most important step! Safety is an absolute priority. Treat dry ice with the same respect as boiling oil. Keep it away from children and pets.

Magical Ginger-Clitoria Syrup

2

Start by preparing the magic syrup. In a small saucepan, bring 250 ml of water to a boil. Once the water starts to boil, remove the saucepan from the heat. Place 2 bags of butterfly pea flower tea into the hot water. Let it steep for about 5-7 minutes. The longer you steep, the more intense the blue color will be. After this time, remove and discard the tea bags.

Ingredients: Butterfly pea flower tea, Water
Use a small saucepan with a capacity of about 1 liter. Do not boil the tea, just steep it in water removed from the heat – this will help you avoid a bitter taste.
3

Add 100g of sugar to the blue infusion. Peel a piece of ginger (about 10g) and slice it thinly, then add it to the saucepan. Place the saucepan back on low heat and warm it, stirring constantly, until the sugar completely dissolves. Do not bring to a boil. As soon as the sugar dissolves and the syrup becomes clear (this will take about 2-3 minutes), remove it from the heat.

Ingredients: White sugar, Fresh ginger
Use a silicone or wooden spoon for mixing. To easily peel ginger, you can scrape off the skin with the edge of a small spoon. Make sure there are no sugar crystals at the bottom.
4

Pour the hot syrup through a small sieve into a clean jar or bowl to separate the ginger slices. Set the syrup aside to cool completely. You can speed up this process by placing the container with the syrup into a larger bowl filled with cold water and ice.

The syrup must be cold before adding it to the drink; otherwise, the beverage will not be refreshing enough. You can prepare it even a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.

Composition of the Galactic Nebula

5

Prepare two tall, transparent glasses (highball or hurricane type). You can chill them beforehand by placing them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or filling them with ice, which you will remove just before pouring in the ingredients. Pour 100 ml of lychee juice into the bottom of each glass.

Ingredients: Lychee juice
Clear glass is key to fully appreciating the visual aspect of the drink. Chilling the glasses will keep the beverage cold for longer.
6

Now it's time for the first layer of magic. Very carefully and slowly pour about 50-60 ml of the prepared, cold ginger-clitoria syrup into each glass. To achieve the layered effect, pour the syrup down the inner wall of the glass or over the back of a spoon. The thicker syrup should settle at the bottom, creating a beautiful gradient.

Ingredients: Edible silver glitter
Don't rush at this stage. Slowly pouring the syrup is the key to achieving the effect of two separate color layers. If you want, you can add optional edible glitter now.
7

Get ready for a show! Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl (you should get about 30 ml). Pour half of the juice (about 15 ml) into each glass. Watch as the lime acid reacts with the blue dye, changing the color of the drink from blue to purple and pink.

Ingredients: Lime
This is the climax of the color change! Do this in front of your guests to enhance the 'wow' effect. Use freshly squeezed juice, as it has the best flavor and changes color most effectively.
8

Gently top off each glass with sparkling water (about 150 ml per serving). Pour it slowly down the side to avoid disturbing the color layers and to keep as many bubbles as possible. The drink is almost ready.

Ingredients: Sparkling water
Use freshly opened, very cold sparkling water. Warm and flat water will ruin the final effect.

Final: Fog Effect

9

It's time for the grand finale. Put on protective gloves. Using tongs, carefully remove a small piece of dry ice (the size of a die or a large cherry, about 20g) from the container. Gently drop it into the glass. A thick, white fog will immediately appear, starting to spill out of the glass. Repeat the process with the second glass. IMPORTANT: Inform the guests to WAIT before drinking until the dry ice has completely disappeared and the fog has stopped coming out (usually 3-5 minutes).

Ingredients: Dry ice (food grade)
NEVER touch dry ice with bare hands. Use one small piece per glass. A piece that is too large can overly chill and carbonate the drink, as well as extend the waiting time. Safety is the most important thing – drinking a beverage with a piece of dry ice inside poses a risk of frostbite to the mouth and esophagus.

Decoration

10

When the fog effect starts to fade, but before it completely disappears, you can decorate the drink. Gently slap a sprig of mint in your hand to release its aroma and place it on the rim of the glass. You can also add a slice of lime or a fresh lychee fruit. Serve immediately.

Ingredients: Fresh mint leaves
Gently decorate to avoid disrupting the fog effect. Remember to serve the drink with a clear instruction to wait until the smoke has completely dissipated.

Fun Fact

💡

The flowers of the butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Their ability to change color is due to the presence of anthocyanins – the same pigments responsible for the color of berries, red cabbage, and eggplants. In an acidic environment (e.g., after adding lemon juice), they turn red/pink, while in a basic environment, they become green or yellow.

Best for

Sylwester Impreza tematyczna (np. Harry Potter, kosmos) Domówka ze znajomymi Halloween

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the drinks immediately after adding dry ice, preferably on a tray or dark tablecloth, which will enhance the effect of the white mist. Use tall, straight glasses that best showcase the layers and smoke effect. You can provide long spoons so guests can stir the drink before drinking (after the smoking has stopped), which will combine the flavors.

🥡 Storage

You cannot store the finished drink. The magical ginger-clitoral syrup can be kept in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Dry ice is very unstable – buy it on the same day you plan your party. Store it in its original Styrofoam container (never in the freezer!) with a slightly open lid, in a cool and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight.

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