FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How is Unicorn Butterfly Pea Vodka and Tequila blue?
Unicorn Butterfly Pea Tequila and Vodka has a cobalt blue color that is all-natural, stemming from the infusion of butterfly pea flowers, post-distillation. The addition of this flower provides Unicorn spirits with a soft floral aroma, vibrant cobalt color, smooth body and pleasant finish.
How does butterfly pea flower change colors?
Tea made from butterfly pea flower is blue in its natural state and changes colors based on the tea’s pH acidity level. We recommend you experiment, but here’s a quick mixing guide:
→ To keep your cocktail blue, add water or sip it straight
→ To turn your drink purple, try soda water + a squeeze of lime
→ To sip a pink drink, mix in tonic water + a squeeze of lemon
What is butterfly pea flower?
Butterfly pea flower (also known as Asian pigeonwings, blue ternate flower or blue butterfly pea) is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. Butterfly pea flower is commonly used to make herbal tea known for its deep blue hue. And the coolest part? Butterfly pea flower tea changes colors based on its pH level.
Does Unicorn Butterfly Pea Vodka taste like tea? Does Unicorn Butterfly Pea Tequila taste like tea?
No, our vodka and tequila doesn’t taste strong, bitter or overly earthy like freshly brewed tea. Instead, Unicorn’s blue liquor has subtle sweet and floral notes, like a weak herbal tea.
What does butterfly pea flower taste like?
Butterfly pea flower tea has a mild floral, slightly sweet flavor. This subtle flavor is infused into Unicorn Butterfly Pea Tequila and Unicorn Butterfly Pea Vodka for truly unique cocktails.
Does butterfly pea flower tea have caffeine?
No, butterfly pea flower tea is herbal and does not contain caffeine.
Will the color of my Unicorn Distillery vodka and tequila fade over time?
Yes, our vodka and tequila’s blue color will slowly fade over time. The distinct flavor and color of Unicorn Butterfly Pea Tequila and Vodka comes from the infusion of natural tea flowers. No artificial colors or stabilizers are used, so while the flavor will last forever, its unique cobalt hue from infusion of butterfly pea flower will not. Fading of the natural color is accelerated by exposure to sunlight, which is why we use a black bottle to absorb light. For an optimal color experience, we recommend that you experience each bottle within a year of purchase and store in a cool place.
Does vodka go bad?
No, vodka doesn’t go bad or spoil. The hearty spirit has a long shelf life when unopened and can last for decades. The shelf life of an opened bottle of vodka is still 10-20 years. Opened or unopened, a bottle of vodka will eventually experience oxidation, weakening the flavor and alcohol content, but not necessarily spoiling the spirit. However, the blue hue of vodka by Unicorn Distillery will fade over time, as our vodka is crafted without preservatives, artificial color and stabilizers.
Does tequila go bad?
No, like other spirits, tequila doesn’t spoil. However, over time, tequila may lose its flavor and potency. We recommend drinking an open bottle of tequila within a year for the best flavor and storing it in a cool, dark place.
How do I store vodka? How do I store tequila?
Store bottles of vodka and tequila in a cool, dark place. For the best taste and brightest color, enjoy our blue vodka and blue tequila within a year of purchasing.
Is Unicorn Distillery’s vodka and tequila gluten-free?
Yes, our color-changing tequila and vodka are is gluten-free — plus they’re all-natural, contain zero sugar and no carbs. Our vodka is distilled from a premium corn-based spirit and butterfly pea flower tea, while our tequila is made with non-GMO agave, crisp mountain water from the Cedar River Watershed and, of course, butterfly pea flower tea.
Does your vodka contain nuts?
No, Unicorn Butterfly Pea Vodka is not made from nuts. Only corn neutral-grain spirits and butterfly pea flower tea.
Does tequila have sugar?
No, Unicorn Butterfly Pea Tequila contains no sugar. It’s also free of gluten and carbs.
How many calories are in vodka?
There are 100 calories in a 1.5 oz serving of Unicorn Butterfly Pea Vodka.
How many calories are in tequila?
There are 97 calories in a 1.5 oz serving of Unicorn Butterfly Pea Tequila.
Does Unicorn Distillery offer tours?
At this time, Unicorn Distillery in Seattle, WA is not open to the public.
Where can I buy Unicorn Distillery color-changing vodka and tequila?
Our color-changing tequila and vodka is currently distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
I can’t find Unicorn Butterfly Pea Vodka or Unicorn Butterfly Pea Tequila near me. What do I do?
Don’t. Panic. Send an email to customersuccess@unicorn.vodka, and we’ll help you out. If we’re not available in your market, we can give you a more realistic expectation for when we’ll be available
Is your brand named after magical horses?
No, the name Unicorn Distillery was (sort of accidentally) recommended to us by a startup team member who tried our vodka and declared it, “a unicorn.” In business, a unicorn is a startup company valued at $1 billion. It’s a rare thing, and the visionaries who make it happen are our chief inspiration.
I’m a reseller, but I don’t see my store on your website.
Thank you for being a Unicorn Distillery’s blue, color-changing vodka or tequila customer! Please reach out to
support@unicorn.vodka, and we’ll be sure to get the issue resolved.
How can I become a reseller?
Send an email to sales@unicorn.vodka, and we’ll get you setup. If we’re not available in your market, we’re working on it and can give you a more realistic expectation for when we’d be available.
Can I purchase Unicorn Distillery’s color-changing spirits directly from the distillery?
Not yet. Our production facility is closed to the public, and current laws require us to sell our color-changing spirits vodka and tequila to licensed distributors and retailers.
