Butterfly Pea Color-Change Lemonade (Printable view)

Magical, colorful lemonade transforms from blue to purple. Refreshing, unique drink perfect for entertaining or summer events.

# What You Need:

→ Butterfly Pea Flower Infusion

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers

→ Lemonade Base

03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 cups cold water

→ Garnish & Ice

06 - Lemon slices, for garnish
07 - Ice cubes

# How To Make:

01 - Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add dried butterfly pea flowers, and steep for 5 minutes until the water is deep blue. Strain the infusion through a fine mesh strainer and allow to cool.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir with a spoon until the sugar is fully dissolved.
03 - Pour 2 cups cold water into the lemon mixture in the pitcher and mix thoroughly.
04 - Place ice cubes and fresh lemon slices into each glass, filling about halfway.
05 - Distribute the cooled butterfly pea flower infusion evenly among the glasses.
06 - Slowly pour the prepared lemonade over the blue infusion in each glass to observe the transformation from blue to purple or pink.
07 - Gently stir each glass to combine the flavors. Serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Beautiful natural color change from blue to purple adds a wow factor.
  • Easy to prepare with simple, wholesome ingredients.
  • Perfectly refreshing and vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly.
  • Customizable sweetness and options for sparkling variations.
02 -
  • Steep butterfly pea flowers just long enough to extract color but not bitterness.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor and vibrant color change.
  • Pour lemonade slowly over the butterfly pea infusion to maximize the visible color transformation.
  • Experiment with sparkling water for a festive fizz.
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