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Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

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Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade: This post originally appeared on the bMAKER blog as Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe.

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart, and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all-natural dark blue to a purple pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers.

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Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

Hi Everyone, are you ready to up-level your lemonade game? There is a myriad of holidays and gathering throughout the where this Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade would be perfect to serve.

This recipe has the tart flavor of lemon and the refreshing quality of Blue Butterfly Pea Flower tea in the simple syrup used in the recipe. When you combine these qualities with the sweetness of sugar and honey, you have the perfect combination for a homemade and truly unique drink.

If you are 21+, you could add a splash of vodka or tequila and the possibilities are endless for a pretty and festive cocktail.

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks

Have you checked out our other Blue Butterfly Pea Flower recipes on LLS?

You can see them here: Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup Recipe, Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Recipe.

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼-1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 recipe Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Simple Syrup
  • 4-6 cups filtered or spring water
  • ice for serving
  • extra dried edible pea flowers for garnishing
  • lemon slices for serving and garnishing
  • honey for serving
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks

Kitchen Tools

  • citrus squeezer
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • glasses for serving
  • straws for serving
  • ice trays for making ice cubes

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Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Story
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks

Process Photos for Making Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe

Here are some photos showing the process of how to make Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade:

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
1. add the Blue Butterfly Simple Syrup to the beverage dispenser or pitcher
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
2. add water
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
3. Tip: You can chill the serving glasses for 5-10 minutes before using
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
4. add lemon juice
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
observe the color change!
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
After adding in the lemon juice, you have a purple-pink color
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
5. Stir, add lemon slices and add ice for serving or chill 2 hours or overnight
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
6. add honey and garnish with dried blue butterfly pea flowers to garnish
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers. #peaflowers #lemonade #bluebutterflypeaflowers #drinks #iced #colddrinks

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Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

Yield: 6 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart, and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all-natural dark blue to a purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add the Blue Butterfly Simple Syrup to the beverage dispenser or pitcher Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe
  2. Add 4-6 cups water Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe
  3. Add lemon juice Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe
  4. Stir, add lemon slices, and add ice for serving or chill for 2 hours or overnight. Adjust for taste, adding more sugar or honey if you want it sweeter or more lemon juice if you want it tarter. Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe
  5. Add honey and garnish with dried blue butterfly pea flowers to garnish. Garnish with more lemon slices if you chose, Enjoy! Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade Recipe

Notes

  • Tip: You can chill the serving glasses for 5-10 minutes before using

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 288Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 5gSugar: 59gProtein: 5g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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© Sara Maniez
Cuisine: American / Category: cold drinks
  • First published: 11/1/2018
  • Updated & republished: 5/6/2021, 11/23/2021, 2/4/2023, 5/31/2024, 6/6/2024

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