A Magical Blue Butterfly Lemonade is the drink of our dreams! This fun and vibrant drink will change colour gradually as the blue ice cubes melt. What makes this recipe so magical? A blue flower native to Southeast Asia that blooms once a year for only 24-hours!
This flower has many names, mostly known as Asian pigeonwings or Blue Pea and has a high concentration of a blue-violet plant pigment called anthocyanin. When the pH of the Blue Butterfly Pea tea comes in contact with the lemonade, it turns from a deep royal blue into a beautiful magenta. The best part, all of this is 100% natural! Butterfly Pea tea is rich in natural antioxidants and is said to improve blood circulation, eye health, nourishing for the skin and hair and is an aphrodisiac. You can find it in the form of dried flowers or as a powder. I purchased my dried flowers from Amazon. You can also purchase the powder from Amazon.
This drink is perfect for our spring weather and is a fun experience for everyone. While we’re all currently staying inside, this could be a great treat to brighten up your day. Scroll below for a full list of ingredients and instructions to make your own glass of Magical Blue Butterfly Lemonade.
If you’re interested in other beverages to enjoy, try my recipes for a Mango Lime Kombucha Margarita, How To Make A Beetroot Latte and a Chamomile Lavender Ginger Ale.
Scroll below for a full list of ingredients and instructions to make this fun drink. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comment section below or find me at @SusanCooksVegan on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!
PrintMagic Blue Butterfly Pea Lemonade
This fun and vibrant drink will change colour gradually as the blue ice cubes melt. What makes this recipe so magical? A blue flower native to Southeast Asia that blooms once a year for only 24-hours!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes + freezing
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4–6 glasses 1x
- Category: Beverages
Ingredients
- 6 cups of filtered water
-
1 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice
-
½ cup of organic white sugar, or to taste
-
12 ice cubes made of very strong blue butterfly pea tea
Instructions
- Brew very strong butterfly pea tea and pour into ice cubes. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
-
In a serving jug or large jar mix together water, lemon juice and sugar.
-
Pour lemonade into serving glass. Add 2 ice cubes (more if desired) to glass. Lemonade will change color as the ice cubes melts.
