Mad Midori Sour

Title of experiment: Mad Midori Sour

Date: 02/01/2012

Name(s): Cluracon + Chemical Ceri


Abstract: The mad midori sour is a scientific twist on a classic cocktail. Combining the fluorescence of B₁₂ and quinine with the effervescent glory of a simple science fair volcano, adding a kick of midori & a splash of sweet syrup for good measure, this is a potion perfect for any potty Professor.

Objective: What is the ultimate mad science cocktail?

Hypothesis: A variation of the midori sour cocktail, fluorescent and frothing, will provide the true mad scientist experience and result in a delicious alcoholic chemical compound, perfect for celebrating the New Year/latest discovery/rise of your zombie army (delete as appropriate).


(in summary: baker + designer + instructables + bank holiday = midori madness)

Step 1 Materials & Equipment

Materials:

• Midori
• Vitamin B₁₂ capsules
• Citric Acid (1/4 tsp)
• Lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon)
• Grapes
• Sugar (3 tbsp)
• Bicarbonate of soda (1/4 tsp)
• Tonic water
• Water

Equipment:

• Saucepan & hob
• Bowls/glasses
• Sieve
• Spoons
• Knife
• Juicer
• Pestle/rolling pin
• UV light
• Pipette/dropper
• Vessels for drink & ingredients (flask & test tubes if you fancy the whole mad science look)
• Experiment instruction card (provided here for printing)
• Spirit of scientific adventure an advantage