Magical Color-Changing Butterfly Pea Lemonade!
Create a magical, color-changing butterfly pea lemonade that’s as fun to make as it is to drink. This visually stunning beverage transforms from blue to pink when you add lemon, making it a delightful treat for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing and Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Steep the butterfly pea flowers in boiling water for 5-10 minutes until a deep blue color is achieved. Strain out the flowers and discard them.
- In a pitcher, combine the butterfly pea tea, sugar, lemon juice, and cold water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the blue lemonade over the ice.
- Watch the magic happen as the lemonade turns pink when it comes into contact with the lemon juice.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar to taste.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice to control the color change and tartness.
- This recipe is perfect for parties and adds a unique touch to any gathering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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