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Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade

Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade for a Fun Refreshment

Discover the magical transformation of Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade with butterfly pea flower tea and lemon juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steeping Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade
  • 2 cups Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Store-bought butterfly pea flower tea can be used for simplicity.
  • 2 cups Water Use sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred; bottled can be used in a pinch.
  • to taste Natural Sweetener (honey or agave) Adjust according to your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Optional Lavender Extract Omit if you prefer the original flavor.
For Serving
  • as needed Ice To chill the lemonade.
  • as desired Lemon Slices or Edible Flowers For garnishing.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add a generous amount of dried butterfly pea flowers. Allow to steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain.
  2. Combine butterfly pea flower tea with natural sweetener in a mixing bowl. Stir until fully dissolved.
  3. Slowly pour in fresh lemon juice while gently stirring, watching the color transform from blue to purple.
  4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over. Garnish with lemon slices or edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Steep butterfly pea flowers for the recommended time to ensure a vibrant blue color. Avoid aluminum containers to prevent interference with the color change.

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