Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade (Printable)

Vibrant lemonade shifts from blue to purple with citrus and butterfly pea flowers. Refreshingly unique and inviting.

# 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
07 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

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 is vibrant blue. Strain infusion through a fine mesh strainer and allow to cool.
02 - Place freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar in the pitcher. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
03 - Add 2 cups of cold water to the lemon mixture in the pitcher and mix thoroughly.
04 - Fill each glass with ice cubes and add lemon slices.
05 - Pour equal portions of the cooled butterfly pea flower infusion into each prepared glass.
06 - Slowly pour the lemonade over the blue infusion in each glass to initiate the color change.
07 - Stir gently to blend. Serve chilled immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It’s an instant conversation starter—the color-changing spectacle never gets old.
  • The lemonade is both refreshing and visually stunning, making any occasion feel special.
02 -
  • If you pour the lemonade in too quickly, the color won't layer and the show is over before it begins.
  • Letting the blue infusion cool completely gives a richer color and doesn't melt your ice—learned that after a tepid first attempt.
03 -
  • Let the color-change happen tableside for unforgettable reactions.
  • Serve in clear glasses so everyone can see the magic unfold with every pour.
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