Cotton Candy

The Cotton Candy cocktail is a stunning pink vodka infusion crafted with blueberries, orange, and kiwi. Its vibrant color is a delightful surprise, evoking the charm of the classic carnival treat and perfectly inspiring its name. With a fruity, sweet, and silky-smooth flavor, it’s deceptively easy to sip—and irresistibly delicious.

Alternate Spirits

I tested this infusion twice, first with London dry gin and then with vodka. The vodka-based cocktail stood out for its fruit-forward profile, as the neutral spirit allowed the infused flavors to take center stage. In contrast, the gin version was heavily influenced by the botanicals, which clashed with the fruit flavors, creating a combination that, while drinkable, could be described as not playing well together—much like an elementary school report card critique.

My tasting panel overwhelmingly favored the vodka cocktail, praising its rich fruit and zest notes. They even questioned the alcohol content because of its exceptional smoothness—a true virtue in a cocktail. Of course, it became clear after some time (and perhaps a few refills) that the drinks were indeed generously spirited. How we arrived at that realization, however, will remain our little secret.

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