Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade (Printable)

A refreshing color-changing lemonade using butterfly pea flower tea for a stunning drink.

# What You 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

# How To Make It:

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 Hints:

01 -
  • This drink is a showstopper that's sure to wow your guests.
  • The simple combination of flavors is refreshingly delicious and easy to whip up.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the steeping process; too little time can result in a weak color.
  • Experiment with the amount of butterfly pea flowers for a stronger color effect.
03 -
  • Always let the tea cool to room temperature to maintain its vibrant color.
  • The more lemon juice you add, the more dramatic the color change!
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