Mixology Recipes

Pantone Classic Blue Spritz

Welcome the new decade with a Pantone Classic Blue Spritz. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue carries notes of tranquility, dependability, and elegance.

Bringing style and sophistication to the table, the Classic Blue Spritz combines flavours of ripe blueberry and the airiness of cheerful bubbles to greet the new decade.

The keystone ingredient of this transitional cocktail is Pantone Color of the Year 2020 herbal blend; the official bespoke tea blend of the Pantone Color of the Year 2020, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue.

Together with the Pantone Color Institute™, the global authority on colour design, TEALEAVES has embodied the Pantone Color of the Year 2020 through this wellness-focused herbal mélange. The vivid nature of the blend lends itself naturally to mixology such as the Classic Blue Spritz, as well as zero-proof beverages.

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Classic Blue Spritz

INGREDIENTS

25 mL PANTONE® Color of the Year Tea Syrup (Recipe below)
Dry champagne of your selection
Fresh Blueberries (For Garnish)

STEPS

Add Pantone Color of the Year Tea Syrup to a champagne flute.
Top up the glass with the dry Champagne.
For an elegant touch, garnish with fresh blueberries.

Pantone Color of the Year Tea Syrup

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp. Pantone Color of the Year 2020 herbal blend
1 cup Water
2 cups Sugar

STEPS

Infuse 1 cup of boiling water with 2 tsp. of Pantone Color of the Year 2020 herbal blend for 5-10 minutes, for a strong infusion.
Strain tea leaves into a pot, then add 2 cups of sugar, and stir constantly to dissolve over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until mixture becomes a thickened reduction.
Remove from heat, and chill syrup to room temperature.
Use to bring elegant colour and flavour to your favourite cocktail or zero-proof beverage.