Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Drink (Print View)

Experience a visually stunning butterfly pea flower lemonade.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

01 - 2 cups 480 ml hot water
02 - 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers

→ Lemonade Base

03 - 1/2 cup 120 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1/4 to 1/3 cup 60–80 ml simple syrup to taste
05 - 2 cups 480 ml cold water
06 - Ice cubes as needed

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Lemon slices
08 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Steep the butterfly pea flowers in the 2 cups of hot water for 5 minutes, until the water turns a deep blue. Strain out the flowers and let the tea cool to room temperature.
02 - In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water. Stir to mix well.
03 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour in the lemonade until each glass is about two-thirds full.
04 - Slowly pour the cooled butterfly pea flower tea over the lemonade in each glass. Watch as the color transforms from blue to vibrant purple or pink when it interacts with the lemon.
05 - Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually captivating color-changing experience.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
  • Completely vegan and gluten-free.
  • Refreshing and perfect for any season.
02 -
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to remove all flower particles for a clear tea.
  • Let the butterfly pea flower tea cool fully to room temperature before combining to preserve color change.
  • Try adding sparkling water for a bubbly twist.
  • Check labels on store-bought simple syrup for allergens if sensitivity is a concern.
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