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Color Changing Lemonade

Color Changing Lemonade: A Magical Refreshing Twist

Experience the vibrant beauty of Color Changing Lemonade that transforms with every sip. A perfect drink for all ages!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 25-30 flowers Dried blue pea flowers Delivers deep blue color
  • 3 cups Boiling water Essential for steeping
For the Lemon Syrup
  • 1¼ cups Lemon juice Freshly squeezed from about 8 lemons
  • 1½ cups White sugar Adjust to desired sweetness
  • ½ cups Additional lemon juice Enhances flavor
For the Ice
  • ¼ cups Crushed regular ice Base of the drink
  • ¼ cups Crushed butterfly pea ice Creates color-changing effect
For the Topping
  • ¼-⅓ cups Lemon syrup Adds sweetness per glass
  • 4 cups Club soda Tops off the drink
Optional Alcohol
  • 1 splash Vodka, tequila, or gin For adult version

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Ice cube trays
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Steep the Blue Pea Flowers: Boil 3 cups of water, remove from heat, and add 25-30 dried blue pea flowers. Steep for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Butterfly Pea Ice: Strain the tea, pour into ice trays, and freeze overnight.
  3. Crush the Frozen Ice: Blend or crush the blue ice cubes until fine, then store in the freezer.
  4. Make the Lemon Syrup: Combine 1¼ cups lemon juice and 1½ cups sugar in a saucepan. Warm until sugar dissolves and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
  5. Finish the Lemon Syrup: Add ½ cup additional lemon juice to the syrup and let cool.
  6. Assemble the Glass: Fill a tall glass halfway with crushed regular ice and then layer in crushed butterfly pea ice.
  7. Add the Syrup and Top Off: Pour in ¼ to ⅓ cup lemon syrup and top with 4 cups club soda. Optionally, add a splash of alcohol.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Add extra crushed butterfly pea ice on top and serve immediately with stirring sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 35gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and pre-chill glasses for enhanced cooling effect.

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