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Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade

Transform Your Sips with Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade

This Simple Color-Changing Magic Lemonade dazzles with its vibrant hue and refreshing taste, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60

Ingredients
  

For the Infusion
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers can substitute with fresh flowers if available
For the Flavoring
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice fresh-squeezed is recommended
  • to taste natural sweetener (honey or maple syrup) adjust according to personal preference
  • 1 teaspoon lavender extract optional

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • pitcher
  • glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 2 cups of filtered water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of dried butterfly pea flowers. Steep for about 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the infused water into a pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the solids.
  3. While warm, add your chosen sweetener to the pitcher and stir until dissolved.
  4. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve over ice and add fresh lemon juice to each glass for the color change.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 50mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid boiling water with sweeteners to maintain flavor integrity!

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