Butterfly Pea Color-Change Lemonade (Printable Version)

Vibrant lemonade transforms color with citrus. Butterfly pea flowers create a magical refreshment for gatherings.

# 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
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 cups cold water

→ Garnish & Ice

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add butterfly pea flowers, and steep for 5 minutes until the infusion turns deep blue. Strain and allow to cool.
02 - Combine fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar in a pitcher. Stir thoroughly until sugar has dissolved.
03 - Add 2 cups cold water to the lemon mixture and mix until fully blended.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices.
05 - Pour an equal amount of cooled butterfly pea flower infusion into each prepared glass.
06 - Slowly pour lemonade over the butterfly pea flower infusion in each glass. Observe the color shift from blue to purple or pink.
07 - Gently stir to combine. Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This lemonade turns from blue to purple with a splash of citrus—see their jaws drop every time.
  • The taste is as refreshing as the colors are magical, and it’s so simple, even after a long hot day.
02 -
  • If you rush the steeping, the color stays weak and the magic is lost.
  • Lemons that are too cold don’t give as much juice—you want them room temp for easier squeezing.
03 -
  • If using sparkling water, add it at the end so the fizz doesn’t dissipate as you pour.
  • A little extra lemon juice adds a pink blush, so experiment to find your perfect purple.
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