Magic Blue Purple Lemonade (Print Version)
A vibrant lemonade transforms colors with herbal tea, fresh lemon, and real citrus flavor for uplifting refreshment.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
01 - 500 ml water
02 - 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers or 2 butterfly pea flower tea bags
→ Lemonade
03 - 80 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
04 - 50 g granulated sugar, or to taste
05 - 500 ml cold water
06 - Ice cubes
→ Garnish (optional)
07 - Fresh lemon slices
08 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan, bring 500 ml water to a boil. Add the dried butterfly pea flowers or tea bags. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes until the tea is a deep blue. Strain and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
03 - Pour 500 ml cold water into the lemon mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cooled blue butterfly pea tea into each glass, filling them halfway.
05 - Slowly pour the prepared lemonade over the blue tea in each glass. Observe the color shift from deep blue to vibrant purple.
06 - Garnish each glass with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to make in just fifteen minutes
- Made with natural ingredients plus pantry staples
- Vegan and gluten free so everyone can enjoy
- Fun interactive drink for kids and parties
02 -
- Naturally caffeine free and antioxidant rich
- Zero fat and low in calories makes it a guilt free treat
- Color change fascinates kids and adults
03 -
- Chill every ingredient in advance to build vivid color layers
- Strain tea thoroughly if using loose flowers for a clear and clean looking drink
- Pour the lemonade slowly over the back of a spoon to keep defined color layers before they mix