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Color Changing Lemonade

Make a Splash with Color Changing Lemonade Magic

This Color Changing Lemonade is an enchanting drink that transforms from vivid blue to bright yellow, offering a delightful experience for all ages.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blue Tea Base
  • 25-30 pieces dried blue pea flowers
  • 3 cups boiling water
For the Lemon Syrup
  • 1 cup lemon juice adjust for more tang
  • 1 cup white sugar increase for sweeter syrup
For the Ice
  • 2 cups crushed regular ice use more for a slushy texture
  • 1 cup crushed butterfly pea magic ice for enhanced color-changing effect
For the Assembly
  • 0.25-0.33 cup lemon syrup for perfect balance of sweetness
  • 1 cup club soda to add fizz
  • optional spirits vodka, tequila, or gin can be added

Equipment

  • Heatproof container
  • Ice crushing blender
  • Medium saucepan
  • Ice cube trays

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pour 3 cups of boiling water over 25-30 dried blue pea flowers in a heatproof container. Let steep for 20-30 minutes, then strain the petals and freeze the vibrant tea in ice cube trays overnight.
  2. Prepare regular ice by crushing it using an ice crushing blender or a mallet. Transfer to the freezer to chill until ready to assemble the drink.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine lemon juice and white sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Refrigerate the cooled lemon syrup to enhance the refreshing flavor.
  5. Fill a tall glass with regular crushed ice, leaving a quarter empty. Layer with crushed butterfly pea magic ice.
  6. Pour ¼ to ⅓ cup of lemon syrup over the ice. Watch as the deep blue interacts with the bright yellow syrup.
  7. Top with club soda, filling the glass to the brim. Optionally, add spirits for an adult twist.
  8. Sprinkle additional crushed magic ice on top for a stunning visual effect and serve with stirring sticks and straws.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality dried blue pea flowers for best color and flavor. Adjust sugar according to taste. Always use freshly crushed ice for serving.

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