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The Blue Steel
A stunningly sharp and stylish gin cocktail that magically transforms from deep indigo to vibrant magenta. This crisp blend of butterfly pea flower-infused gin, exotic lychee, and floral elderflower captures the iconic, piercing gaze of Derek Zoolander's most famous look. It’s really, really, ridiculously good-looking.
- Drink
- 5 ingredients
- 5 steps
- Comedy
Gather these
Ingredients
- 2 ozButterfly Pea Flower-Infused Gin*
- 3/4 ozLychee Liqueur
- 1/2 ozElderflower Liqueur
- 3/4 ozFresh Lime Juice
- 1Garnish: Thin Lime Wheel
Step by step
Instructions
- 1
*To make the infused gin: Add 5-6 dried butterfly pea flowers to 8 oz of gin. Let it steep for 20-30 minutes, or until it reaches a deep indigo color, then strain out the flowers.
- 2
Add all ingredients (infused gin, lychee liqueur, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice) into a shaker filled with ice.
- 3
Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosty, about 15 seconds.
- 4
Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to ensure no ice chips are present.
- 5
Garnish with a thin lime wheel floated on top.
The Inspiration
Why this drink
This cocktail is a liquid tribute to Derek Zoolander's signature look, 'Blue Steel.' The base color is a deep, pensive blue, but the addition of citrus causes a dramatic color shift to a vibrant magenta, mimicking the 'magic' of striking the perfect pose. The flavor profile—crisp, clean, and exotically floral—reflects the glamorous and absurd world of high fashion the film satirizes.
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