Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe
The natural blue hue of the butterfly pea flowers transforms into a lovely shade of purple when combined with citrus, creating a unique beverage. Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is an easy summer drink for a hot day.
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What Does Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Taste Like?
Butterfly pea flower lemonade has a slightly earthy, floral flavor from the butterfly pea flower, balanced by the bright, tangy zing of lemon.
Why you’ll love butterfly pea tea lemonade
- It’s a stunning party drink, making it great for brunch, garden parties, bridal showers, and baby showers.
- It tastes good, with a delicate balance of tart and floral notes.
- It’s naturally color changing, making it a great conversation starter.
- It’s science! The acidic lemon juice reacts with the butterfly pea flowers to turn the beverage a lovely shade of purple when mixed together.
- Just two ingredients are needed to make this refreshing lemonade.
What do I need to make Butterfly Pea Lemonade?
You only need a few ingredients that are readily available.
- Butterfly Pea Flowers – You need food-grade flowers.
- Water – Use filtered or bottled water for best flavor.
- Lemonade – Either a store-bought or homemade lemonade will work.
You’ll also need a steeping spoon or tea strainer for the butterfly pea flower buds.
How do you serve color-changing lemonade?
The best way to serve butterfly pea flower lemonade is in a tall glass over ice to get the full effect of the beautiful purple color, especially if you layer the two ingredients.
More nonalcoholic drinks
It’s nice to offer other nonalcoholic libations at parties. Variety is the spice of life, right? Fresh blueberry lemonade, strawberry iced tea, or a cranberry orange spritzer are all great options.
Where can you buy butterfly pea flowers?
I used butterfly pea flowers from Selefina Spices, but it’s also available online.
Can I use butterfly pea flower powder or tea bags as a substitute for dried flowers?
I would not use powder in this recipe, as you want to infuse the water with the flavor. You could use butterfly pea flower tea bags, but I’d start with one for the amount of water in the recipe.
What is butterfly pea flower?
It is a flowering plant famous for vibrant blue petals and the ability to change color when exposed to alkaline or acidic substances.
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Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Whole Butterfly Pea Flowers
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 12 ounces Lemonade, divided
Instructions
Make the Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
- Place the whole butterfly pea flowers in a steeping spoon. Place the steeping spoon into the boiling water and allow butterfly pea flowers to steep until the water has cooled to the touch. Refrigerate until ready to use.1 tablespoon Whole Butterfly Pea Flowers, 1 cup Boiling Water
Make the Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade
- Add 6 ounces of lemonade to an 8-ounce glass. Pour 2 ounces of butterfly pea flower tea on top of the lemonade. Stir before sipping.12 ounces Lemonade, divided
