Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade (Printable)

Delight in a citrus-infused, color-shifting drink for parties or summer refreshment. Vegan and gluten-free.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (from approximately 3 to 4 lemons)
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 cups cold water

→ Garnish & Ice

06 - Lemon slices, for garnish
07 - Ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add dried butterfly pea flowers, and steep for 5 minutes until the liquid becomes deep blue. Strain the infusion using a fine mesh strainer and allow to cool.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
03 - Add 2 cups of cold water to the lemon-sugar mixture and mix well.
04 - Distribute ice cubes and lemon slices evenly among the glasses.
05 - Pour equal portions of the cooled blue butterfly pea flower infusion into each glass.
06 - Slowly pour the prepared lemonade over the butterfly pea infusion in each glass and observe the transformation to purple or pink hues.
07 - Gently stir the beverages to combine flavors. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll impress friends with a drink that shifts color as you pour.
  • The refreshing citrusy flavor and gentle floral notes make it just as delicious as it is beautiful.
02 -
  • Don't rush the steeping—if you cut it short, the infusion won't develop that signature blue.
  • Adding the lemonade too quickly will muddle the color; slow pour makes for the best effect.
03 -
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice—the citric acid is crucial for that vivid color shift.
  • A gentle stir is all it needs—overmixing will dull the purple sparkle.
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