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Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade

Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade: Refreshingly Fun Delight

The Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade transforms from blue to purple and is a delicious, healthy alternative to sugary drinks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups water boiled and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers can substitute fresh
Sweetening Ingredients
  • to taste natural sweetener (honey, agave syrup, or sugar) adjust based on preference
Color Transformation Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed recommended
Optional Flavor Enhancer
  • to taste lavender extract can omit or substitute

Equipment

  • kettle
  • pitcher
  • Strainer
  • glass

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil 2 cups of water, remove from heat, and steep 2 tablespoons of dried butterfly pea flowers for 5 minutes. Strain and cool.
  2. In the pitcher with the cooled tea, add 4 cups of chilled water and your choice of sweetener. Stir well to dissolve.
  3. Add 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher. Watch the color change from blue to purple.
  4. Serve over ice in clear glasses to showcase the colors, and garnish with lemon slices or edible flowers if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Freshly squeezed lemon juice produces the best color change. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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