Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes. I often steep the blue tea in the morning and keep it chilled. I mix the sugar and water later and add fresh lemon just before serving. It keeps the color brighter and the flavor lively.

What if I do not have butterfly pea flowers?

The color change depends on the pea flowers. If you do not have them, you can still make a lovely lavender lemonade, but you will not get the color change. Try ordering the flowers online or find them at specialty tea shops.

Will bottled lemon juice work?

Bottled lemon juice will change the color, but fresh lemon juice tastes brighter and smells fresher. If you only have bottled juice, you will still get the visual effect, and it will be fine in a pinch.

Is this safe for kids?

Yes. The ingredients are kid-friendly. Make sure the tea is cooled before serving. Keep any adult additions, like alcohol, separate and labeled.

How do I make it fizz without losing the color?

Add sparkling water right before serving. Pour the lemonade slowly and stir gently. The color will remain, and the fizz will add a refreshing bite.

Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade

Description

A fun and colorful lemonade that changes from blue to pink with lemon juice, making it a delightful treat for kids and families.

Ingredients

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 1-2 lemons
Ice for serving

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Instructions

Boil 1 cup of water in a small pot.
Add a handful of butterfly blue pea flowers to the boiling water. Turn off the heat, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
Strain the tea into a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup, removing the flowers.
Dissolve 1 cup of brown sugar in the blue tea while warm, stirring until fully dissolved.
Add 2 cups of room temperature filtered water to the sweetened blue tea and stir gently.
Optional: add a drop or two of lavender extract or a small sprig of fresh herbs.
Fill tall glasses with ice and pour the blue lemonade over the ice.
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into each glass, watching the color change.
Stir gently and taste; adjust sweetness or lemon as needed. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

If using fresh lemons, aim for a balance of tart and sweet. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American