Purple Rain Cocktail: Colour-Changing Gin Cocktail with Ink Dry Gin
The Purple Rain cocktail is a vibrant colour-changing gin cocktail made with Ink Dry Gin, fresh lemon juice and floral liqueur. Known for its striking transformation from blue to pink, this cocktail combines citrus freshness, soft floral notes and a smooth, balanced finish.
The Purple Rain cocktail is a vibrant colour-changing gin cocktail made with Ink Dry Gin, fresh lemon juice and floral liqueur. Known for its striking transformation from blue to pink, this cocktail combines citrus freshness, soft floral notes and a smooth, balanced finish.
The Purple Rain cocktail is a striking, modern gin creation that blends visual drama with a perfectly balanced flavour profile. Built around INK Dry Gin, known for its deep blue colour that transforms into vivid pink when mixed with citrus, this cocktail is as much a performance as it is a drink. Fresh lemon juice brings brightness and energy, while Pavan liqueur adds a soft floral nuance that lifts the aromatics without overpowering the gin.
Shaken hard and double strained into a chilled coupe glass, the Purple Rain delivers a smooth, silky texture with a crisp, refreshing edge. The housemade rosella sugar rim adds a subtle tart sweetness, enhancing both flavour and presentation. From the first sip, the cocktail moves effortlessly between bold citrus, gentle sweetness and floral elegance.
This is not a quiet cocktail. The Purple Rain is expressive, playful and unapologetically eye-catching, made for moments where the spotlight is welcome and the glass deserves attention.
Purple Rain recipe
– 45 ml INK Dry Gin
– 15 ml Pavan liqueur
– 30 ml fresh lemon juice
– 20 ml sugar syrup
– Ice cubes
Method
– Rim a chilled coupe glass with house-made rosella sugar and set aside.
– Add the gin, Pavan liqueur, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker.
– Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard until well chilled.
– Double strain the cocktail into the prepared coupe glass.
– Serve immediately and let the colour transformation take centre stage.
