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Refreshing Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade with Lavender Syrup

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A vibrant and soothing summer drink featuring color-changing butterfly pea flower tea combined with fresh lemon juice and a fragrant lavender syrup. Perfect for cooling down and impressing guests with a magical twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers (organic preferred)
  • 4 cups (1 liter) water for brewing tea
  • 3 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 3/4 cup or 180 ml)
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar for lavender syrup
  • 1 tablespoon culinary grade fresh or dried lavender
  • Ice cubes as needed for serving
  • Optional garnishes: lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to a gentle boil. Pour hot water over 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers in a heatproof pitcher or jar. Steep for 10 minutes until water turns deep blue. Strain flowers and let tea cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
  2. While tea steeps, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup (120 ml) water in a small saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon culinary lavender. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse aroma. Remove from heat and cool completely. Strain out lavender buds.
  3. Juice 3 large lemons to yield about 3/4 cup (180 ml) fresh lemon juice. Remove seeds.
  4. In the pitcher with cooled butterfly pea flower tea, add lemon juice and lavender syrup. Stir gently and watch the color change from blue to purple.
  5. Add ice cubes to pitcher or glasses. Pour lemonade over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not oversteep butterfly pea flowers to avoid bitterness; 10 minutes max is ideal. Use culinary-grade lavender to prevent soapy flavors. Cool tea and syrup before mixing to preserve color and flavor. Adjust sweetness and tartness by adding more lemon juice or water as needed. For a sparkling version, substitute still water with sparkling water.

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Keywords: butterfly pea flower, lemonade, lavender syrup, summer drink, color changing drink, floral lemonade, vegan beverage, gluten-free drink

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