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Magical Witches Brew Purple Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

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A quick and easy refreshing drink that transforms from blue to purple with the addition of lemon juice, featuring the vibrant color and subtle floral flavor of butterfly pea flowers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers (organic preferred)
  • 3 to 4 medium fresh lemons (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml lemon juice)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) water
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup (50–70 g) sweetener (organic cane sugar, honey, or agave syrup)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, edible flowers
  • Optional for sparkling version: 1 to 2 cups (240-480 ml) chilled sparkling water

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (950 ml) of water to a rolling boil (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place 1 tablespoon of dried butterfly pea flowers in a heatproof pitcher and pour the hot water over them. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes until the water turns a rich indigo blue.
  3. Strain out the flower petals using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth and discard them.
  4. Stir in 1/4 to 1/3 cup (50-70 g) of sweetener while the liquid is still warm until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  5. Squeeze the juice of 3 to 4 medium lemons (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml), straining out seeds if necessary. Pour the lemon juice into the cooled butterfly pea flower tea.
  6. Watch the color change from blue to a stunning purple as the lemon juice mixes in.
  7. Add plenty of ice cubes and stir gently. Optionally, top with sparkling water for fizz.
  8. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired and serve chilled.

Notes

Steep butterfly pea flowers for at least 5 minutes for rich color and flavor. Use fresh lemon juice for the best color change and flavor. Adjust sweetness after adding lemon juice to balance tartness. Serve chilled with plenty of ice. For a sparkling version, add chilled sparkling water after steeping.

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