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Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade

A fun and colorful beverage that changes from blue to purple with the addition of lemon juice, perfect for summer parties.

Ingredients

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  • Handful of butterfly blue pea flowers
  • 1 cup brown sugar (or natural sweetener)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups room temperature filtered water
  • Juice of 12 lemons
  • Ice for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil 1 cup of water in a pot and steep the butterfly pea flowers for 5 minutes. Strain the tea.
  2. Dissolve brown sugar in warm water (if using) and mix with the blue tea.
  3. Stir in 2 cups of room temperature water and optional lavender extract.
  4. Fill glasses with ice, pour the blue lemonade over it, and add lemon juice to see the color change.

Notes

Serve in clear glasses to showcase the color change. Add a slice of lemon or sprig of mint for garnish.

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Keywords: lemonade, color changing drink, butterfly pea tea

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