Description
Discover the magical Color Changing Lemonade, a refreshing and visually stunning drink that transforms from a vibrant blue to a beautiful purple as you add fresh lemon juice. Made with butterfly pea flower powder, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, this lemonade is perfect for a sunny day or a fun party beverage.
Ingredients
Butterfly Pea Flower Infused Water
- 1 ½ Cups water
- 1 Teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder
Sweetened Lemon Juice
- ¼ Cup fresh lemon juice (juice from about 1 lemon)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons water
For Serving
- Ice (crushed)
- 6 Tablespoons butterfly pea flower-infused water (prepared)
- Lemon twist or lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Water: In a small saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon of butterfly pea flower powder. Whisk thoroughly until the powder is completely dissolved.
- Cool: Transfer the infused water into a heatproof container and let it cool to room temperature, which will take about an hour. Refrigerate if preferred to speed up cooling.
- Make the Sweetened Lemon Juice: While the butterfly pea flower water cools, combine ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water in a mixing glass. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Chill Sweetened Lemon Juice: Place the sweetened lemon juice in the refrigerator until the butterfly pea flower water reaches room temperature to ensure both components are cool when mixed.
- Prepare the Color-Changing Lemonade: Remove the sweetened lemon juice from the refrigerator and stir again to ensure no sugar remains settled. Pour the sweetened lemon juice into a highball glass and fill the glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice.
- Add Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Water: Shake or stir the butterfly pea flower-infused water to recombine it if any separation has occurred. Over the iced lemon juice, add 3 tablespoons (1 ½ ounces) of the butterfly pea flower-infused water.
- Fill and Finish: Top the glass with more crushed ice and add another 3 tablespoons of butterfly pea flower-infused water to fill the glass.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the drink with a lemon twist or lemon wheel for a bright, citrusy finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the mesmerizing color change.
Notes
- Butterfly pea flower powder can be found online or in specialty tea shops.
- For a sweeter lemonade, adjust the sugar quantity to taste or substitute with a sweetener of choice.
- The color change occurs because butterfly pea flower changes color in response to pH changes, turning from blue to purple upon adding lemon juice.
- This drink is best enjoyed fresh to experience the full visual effect and flavor.
- To speed up preparation, you can refrigerate the butterfly pea flower-infused water after making it.
