Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade Recipe
Introduction
This Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade is a fun and refreshing drink that transforms right before your eyes. Made with butterfly pea flowers and fresh lemon juice, it offers a beautiful natural color change while delivering a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Handful of butterfly blue pea flowers
- 1 cup brown sugar (or natural sweetener)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups room temperature filtered water
- Juice of 1-2 lemons
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Boil 1 cup of water in a pot and steep the butterfly pea flowers for 5 minutes. Strain the tea to remove the flowers.
- Step 2: Dissolve the brown sugar in the warm blue tea, stirring well to combine completely.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 cups of room temperature filtered water to dilute the mixture.
- Step 4: Fill glasses with ice, pour the blue lemonade over the ice, then add lemon juice to each glass. Watch the lemonade change color as the citrus mixes with the tea.
Tips & Variations
- For added flavor, try including a drop of lavender extract when mixing the tea and water.
- Use honey or agave syrup instead of brown sugar for a different natural sweetness.
- If you prefer your lemonade less sweet, reduce the amount of sugar accordingly.
Storage
Store any leftover lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving again, and add fresh lemon juice and ice as needed for the color-changing effect.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use dried butterfly pea flower powder instead of fresh flowers?
Yes, dried butterfly pea flower powder works well and is often easier to find. Use about 1-2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water and steep for 5 minutes.
Will the color change happen if I use bottled lemon juice?
Bottled lemon juice can work, but fresh lemon juice provides the best color reaction and flavor. Make sure to add it just before serving to observe the vivid color change.
PrintSimple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade Recipe
Experience a refreshing and visually stunning beverage with this Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade recipe. Made with butterfly pea flowers that turn from blue to vibrant purple when lemon juice is added, this lemonade is as fun to watch as it is to drink. Sweetened naturally with brown sugar and served chilled over ice, it’s a perfect, easy-to-make drink for warm days or any time you want a magical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Tea Base
- Handful of butterfly blue pea flowers
- 1 cup boiling water
Sweetener
- 1 cup brown sugar (or natural sweetener)
- Warm water, enough to dissolve sugar (about 1/2 cup)
Other Liquids
- 2 cups room temperature filtered water
- Juice of 1–2 lemons
- Optional: Lavender extract (a few drops)
Serving
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Steep the Butterfly Pea Flowers: Boil 1 cup of water in a pot and add the butterfly pea flowers. Let them steep for 5 minutes until the water turns a beautiful blue color. Then strain out the flowers, leaving the vibrant blue tea.
- Dissolve the Sweetener: While the tea is still warm, dissolve the brown sugar in about 1/2 cup of warm water to create a sweet syrup. Mix this syrup with the strained blue pea flower tea to combine the sweetness and color base.
- Prepare the Lemonade Base: Stir in 2 cups of room temperature filtered water into the sweetened blue tea. For an aromatic twist, optionally add a few drops of lavender extract at this stage and stir well.
- Serve with Ice and Lemon Juice: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the prepared blue lemonade over the ice. Finally, add fresh lemon juice to each glass. Watch as the color magically changes from blue to purple, indicating the lemonade is ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh butterfly pea flowers for the best natural color extraction.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your desired tartness and intensity of color change.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with honey, agave syrup, or other natural sweeteners.
- For a non-alcoholic twist, a splash of sparkling water can be added before serving.
- Store any leftover lemonade in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
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