Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade (Printable View)

Blue butterfly pea infusion creates a vibrant lemonade, transforming color with citrus. Ideal for parties or summer.

# 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, for garnish
07 - Ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat 2 cups of water in a small saucepan until boiling. Remove from heat and add dried butterfly pea flowers. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, then strain to remove solids. Let the infusion cool.
02 - Combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar in a pitcher. Stir vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
03 - Pour 2 cups of cold water into the lemon mixture and mix thoroughly.
04 - Place ice cubes and lemon slices in glasses for serving.
05 - Pour equal amounts of butterfly pea flower infusion into each glass.
06 - Slowly pour the prepared lemonade over the blue infusion in each glass. Observe the color change as the liquid transitions from blue to purple and pink.
07 - Gently stir in each glass to combine, then serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This lemonade doubles as a party trick: guests never see the color shift coming.
  • It tastes as crisp and refreshing as it looks, and it's easy enough for spontaneous, sun-soaked afternoons.
02 -
  • Let the butterfly pea flower infusion cool completely before adding to the glasses, or it can melt the ice too fast and dilute the magic.
  • I once forgot to strain the flowers thoroughly, and the drink ended up a little gritty—always strain!
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  • For a party, make the infusions ahead but mix each drink right in front of your guests—everyone absolutely loves the reveal.
  • Adding mint or berries gives the lemonade an extra layer of flavor and visual flair.
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