Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade: A Magical Blue Drink
A magical, color-changing herbal lemonade made with butterfly pea flowers and fresh lemon juice. Naturally vibrant, antioxidant-rich, and irresistibly refreshing!
Equipment
- Small saucepan or kettle
- Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser
- Measuring cups
- Mixing spoon
- Pitcher or glass jug
- Serving glasses
- Optional: ice cube tray, citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers about 2g
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2–3 lemons
- 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup adjust to taste
- 2 cups cold water or ice
- Lemon slices & mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Steep the Flowers:
- Place the flowers in hot water and let them steep for 5–10 minutes until the water turns a rich blue.
Strain the Tea:
- Remove flowers and cool the tea.
Add Lemon Juice:
- Watch the magic as it turns purple!
Sweeten & Chill:
- Add honey and cold water or ice.
Notes
For an elegant twist, add sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy finish. You can also infuse extra flavors by steeping with lemongrass or ginger. Adjust the lemon-to-tea ratio to play with the shade of purple—it’s like mixing a potion that tastes as good as it looks! 💜✨