Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade (Printable)

Bright blue lemonade transforms to purple with citrus. Refreshing, vegan-friendly, and ideal for summer parties.

# What You'll 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, for garnish
07 - Ice cubes

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add dried butterfly pea flowers, and allow to steep for 5 minutes until a deep blue color develops. Strain the infusion using a fine mesh strainer and let it cool completely.
02 - Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to a pitcher. Stir vigorously until the sugar dissolves.
03 - Pour 2 cups of cold water into the lemon mixture and mix well to form the lemonade base.
04 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices.
05 - Divide the butterfly pea flower infusion equally among the glasses.
06 - Slowly pour the lemonade over the blue infusion in each glass to activate the color transformation.
07 - Stir gently to combine the contents. Serve immediately for optimal color effect and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's like serving up science and refreshment at once—guaranteed to spark conversation.
  • The floral, citrusy flavor is delicate and balanced, so you can drink glass after glass without feeling overwhelmed.
02 -
  • If the butterfly pea flower infusion is too hot, it’ll dilute the lemonade and melt the ice fast—let it cool completely before serving.
  • Using bottled lemon juice dulls the color change and the flavor, so stick to fresh lemons for both drama and taste.
03 -
  • To heighten the transformation, pour the lemonade extra slowly over the blue liquid for the best ombre effect.
  • Try adding a spritz of sparkling water for a festive finish that kids and adults will love.
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