Potion Recipe Testing Protocol

Chemistry Status

✓ What's Proven (Chemistry Science):

Dry ice in liquid = fog effect
Tonic water + UV light = glow effect
Egg whites + carbonation = foam
Citric acid + baking soda = fizzing reaction
Butterfly pea tea + acid = color change

✗ What's NOT Proven (Specific Ratios):

All measurements are estimates
Haven't tested if 2oz tonic + 2oz lemonade dilutes UV glow too much
Don't know if 1 tsp egg white powder in 3oz sprite creates good foam
Haven't verified if ¼ tsp citric acid + ¼ tsp baking soda in 3oz water is optimal (could overflow or be too weak)
Don't know if butterfly pea tea ratios produce vivid color change
Haven't tested taste profiles

Test Each Recipe For:

1. Visual Effect

Does the effect work as described?
Is the effect dramatic/impressive enough?
Does it last long enough for guests to appreciate?
Any safety concerns observed?

2. Ratio Adjustments

Is the portion size appropriate (4oz target)?
Do ingredients need more/less of certain components?
Does fizzing overflow the cup?
Is foam thick enough or too thick?
Is color change visible and dramatic?

3. Taste Test

Is it drinkable/pleasant?
Any off-flavors or textures?
Temperature appropriate?
Would kids/adults enjoy this?

4. Practical Concerns

How long does prep take per potion?
Can ingredients be prepped in advance?
Are measurements easy for staff to execute quickly?
Any mess/cleanup issues?

Phase 1: Individual Recipe Testing (1 Week Before Event)

Test each potion recipe 3 times, adjusting ratios as needed.

🔥 Dragon's Breath Elixir

☐ Test 1: Follow recipe as written, observe fog duration and effect
☐ Test 2: Adjust dry ice amount if needed
☐ Test 3: Confirm safety protocol (dry ice removal timing)

Final ratio: _______________
Notes: _______________

🌙 Moonlight Brew

☐ Test 1: Follow recipe, check UV glow visibility
☐ Test 2: Adjust tonic/lemonade ratio if glow is weak
☐ Test 3: Test edible glitter visibility and taste

Final ratio: _______________
Notes: _______________

☁️ Foam Cloud Potion

☐ Test 1: Follow recipe, observe foam thickness
☐ Test 2: Adjust egg white powder amount (more/less foam)
☐ Test 3: Test aquafaba alternative for vegan option
☐ Test 4: Determine optimal shake time (15-30 seconds?)

Final ratio: _______________
Notes: _______________

💨 Phantom Fizz

☐ Test 1: Follow recipe, observe fizzing intensity
☐ Test 2: Adjust citric acid/baking soda ratio (prevent overflow)
☐ Test 3: Determine minimum cup size needed

Final ratio: _______________
Notes: _______________

🔮 Witch's Wisdom Draught

☐ Test 1: Brew butterfly pea tea at different strengths
☐ Test 2: Test sprite ratio for optimal blue color
☐ Test 3: Verify color change is dramatic and visible
☐ Test 4: Adjust lemon juice amount if needed

Final ratio: _______________
Notes: _______________

Testing Timeline

📅 Phase 2: Bulk Prep Testing (3-4 Days Before Event)

☐ Brew butterfly pea tea in bulk, test if color stays consistent when chilled
☐ Verify all ingredients can be stored properly
☐ Practice measuring and portioning at speed
☐ Test how many potions can be made in 5 minutes

📅 Phase 3: Staff Training (2 Days Before Event)

☐ Train staff on each recipe with finalized ratios
☐ Practice dry ice safety protocol
☐ Time how long each potion takes to make
☐ Practice cleanup between guests

📅 Phase 4: Final Dress Rehearsal (1 Day Before Event)

☐ Make all 5 potions in sequence
☐ Verify all supplies are stocked
☐ Confirm all equipment works (UV light, shakers, etc.)
☐ Final safety check

Known Issues to Watch For

Potion	Potential Problem	Solution
Dragon's Breath	Dry ice pieces too large = takes too long to dissolve	Use smaller pellets (~1" or less)
Dragon's Breath	Staff forgets to remove dry ice	Visual checklist at station, mandatory wait time
Moonlight Brew	Tonic water loses quinine potency over time	Use fresh tonic water, test UV glow before event
Moonlight Brew	Too much lemonade kills glow	May need to increase tonic ratio (3oz tonic, 1oz lemonade?)
Foam Cloud	Not enough foam produced	Increase egg white powder or shake longer
Foam Cloud	Too much foam overflows	Reduce liquid amount or use larger shaker bottles
Phantom Fizz	Reaction too explosive, overflows cup	Reduce baking soda amount or use taller cups
Phantom Fizz	Fizz dies too quickly	Add baking soda last, serve immediately
Witch's Wisdom	Tea too weak, color change not visible	Brew stronger tea (more flowers, longer steep time)
Witch's Wisdom	Sprite makes it too pale	Reduce sprite amount or use clear soda water instead

🆘 Emergency Backup Plans

If a recipe fails during testing, use these simplified alternatives:

Dragon's Breath - Replace with hot chocolate + mini marshmallows (simpler, no dry ice risk)
Moonlight Brew - Can work with just tonic water + glitter (skip lemonade)
Foam Cloud - If foam fails, serve as regular sprite with glitter
Phantom Fizz - Reduce to just baking soda in juice (simpler volcano)
Witch's Wisdom - Pre-mix tea + sprite, have guests add lemon juice only

Safety Reminders During Testing

⚠️ Always test dry ice with tongs, never bare hands
⚠️ Ensure food-grade citric acid (check label)
⚠️ Test for allergies (egg white powder)
⚠️ Taste test AFTER dry ice fully dissolved
⚠️ Have water nearby for spills/cleanup
⚠️ Document any safety concerns immediately

⚠️ POTION RECIPE TESTING PROTOCOL ⚠️

🚨 IMPORTANT: RECIPES NOT YET TESTED

Chemistry Status

✓ What's Proven (Chemistry Science):

✗ What's NOT Proven (Specific Ratios):

Test Each Recipe For:

1. Visual Effect

2. Ratio Adjustments

3. Taste Test

4. Practical Concerns

Phase 1: Individual Recipe Testing (1 Week Before Event)

🔥 Dragon's Breath Elixir

🌙 Moonlight Brew

☁️ Foam Cloud Potion

💨 Phantom Fizz

🔮 Witch's Wisdom Draught

Testing Timeline

📅 Phase 2: Bulk Prep Testing (3-4 Days Before Event)

📅 Phase 3: Staff Training (2 Days Before Event)

📅 Phase 4: Final Dress Rehearsal (1 Day Before Event)

Known Issues to Watch For

🆘 Emergency Backup Plans

Safety Reminders During Testing

📝 Documentation After Testing