Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade (Printable Page)

Blue lemonade shifts to purple with citrus. Refreshing, vibrant, and perfect for summer or 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 (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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add dried butterfly pea flowers. Allow them to steep for 5 minutes until the water turns deep blue. Strain the infusion and let it cool.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice with granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar has fully dissolved.
03 - Add 2 cups of cold water to the lemon mixture and blend well.
04 - Fill each glass with ice cubes and garnish with fresh lemon slices.
05 - Pour equal parts of the cooled butterfly pea flower infusion into each prepared glass.
06 - Slowly add the lemonade to the glasses, allowing the color to transition from blue to purple or pink.
07 - Stir gently to integrate ingredients. Serve immediately for best effect.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You'll get a spectacular color transformation right in your glass, captivating guests every time.
  • Refreshing, naturally gluten-free and vegan—no one's left out at any summer gathering.
02 -
  • If the pea flower infusion is too hot, mixing it with lemonade will melt your ice and dilute the colors.
  • I once tried lemon juice from a bottle—big mistake, the flavor fell flat and the color change was less dramatic.
03 -
  • Always use filtered water for steeping butterfly pea flowers, as hard water can dull the vivid blue.
  • Allow both parts of the drink to cool completely—this keeps the colors sharp and the flavors crisp.
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