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Recipe for the Blue Salt Trick

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A vibrant, mineral-rich finishing salt with a bold blue hue—perfect for cocktails, food garnishing, spiritual rituals, or just showing off. Make it using food-safe dyes or natural powders like butterfly pea flower for a magical effect.

Ingredients

  • 🧂 Coarse Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
  • ➤ Base of the recipe — provides texture and absorbs color beautifully
  • 💧 Food-Grade Blue Coloring (or Natural Alternatives)
  • ➤ Use gel or liquid food coloring for vibrant shades
  • ➤ Natural option: butterfly pea powder, red cabbage extract, or spirulina
  • 🍸 Clear Alcohol (Vodka) or Water
  • ➤ Helps disperse the dye evenly without making the salt too wet
  • ➤ Vodka evaporates faster — best for quicker drying
  • ✨ Optional Add-ins for Extra Flair
  • ➤ Edible glitter (for sparkle)
  • ➤ Dried herbs (lavender, rosemary)
  • ➤ Citrus zest (adds aroma and flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prep your station – Line a tray with parchment paper, grab gloves if you’re worried about dye.
  2. Mix color – In a small bowl, combine the food coloring (or natural powder) with the vodka or water.
  3. Add salt – Pour in the salt and stir until the color is evenly distributed. Use a spoon or shake in a sealed bag.
  4. Dry it out – Spread the colored salt on your tray. Let it air dry for 1–2 hours. Stir occasionally.
  5. Break it up – Once dry, crush any clumps and store in an airtight jar.
  6. Enjoy! – Use on cocktail rims, desserts, charcuterie, or anywhere a little sparkle is needed.

Notes

  • Want a gradient? Divide your salt into sections and tint each one a different shade of blue.
  • For spiritual purposes, add crushed lavender or rosemary to the mix.
  • If using natural dyes like butterfly pea powder, expect softer tones and longer dry time.

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