Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade (Printable Version)

Vibrant lemonade changes color with citrus, creating a magical and refreshing drink for warm gatherings.

# 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
07 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add dried butterfly pea flowers, and steep for 5 minutes until the water turns deep blue. Strain and let the infusion cool.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
03 - Pour 2 cups of cold water into the lemon mixture and mix to combine.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and add lemon slices for garnish.
05 - Distribute the cooled butterfly pea flower infusion evenly into each glass.
06 - Gently pour the lemonade over the blue infusion in each glass, allowing the color to transform from blue to purple or pink.
07 - Stir gently to combine before serving immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Captivating natural color change from deep blue to vibrant purple.
  • Simple ingredients with an easy preparation process.
  • Refreshing and light, perfect for summer and gatherings.
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and free from common allergens.
02 -
  • Steep butterfly pea flowers just long enough to avoid bitterness while achieving a rich blue color.
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to ensure a clear infusion without flower particles.
  • Pour lemonade slowly over the infusion to maximize the visible color change effect.
  • Prepare the infusion ahead of time and chill it to speed up serving and enhance taste.
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