Blue Bloom Lemonade: The Hydrating, Antioxidant Drink You Need This Summer.
Nature's Bluest, Most Refreshing Sip. Packed with antioxidant and zero artificial colors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water.
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers.
- ¼ cup cup fresh lemon juice.
- 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup, to taste.
- ¼ cup blueberries.
- 4-5 mint leaves.
- 3-4 thin cucumber slices.
- Ice cubes.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel, mint, blueberries, edible butterfly pea flowers.
Instructions
- Make: blue tea: Boil 1 cup water. Add butterfly pea flowers and steep 5 min. Strain. You’ll get deep blue tea. Let it cool.
- Mix: In a pitcher add the blue tea, remaining 1 cup cold water, lemon juice, and honey. Stir. The color will get brighter.
- Infuse: Add blueberries, mint, and cucumber.
- Chill 15 min for more flavor.
- Serve: Pour over ice in a clear glass. Garnish with lemon, mint, and blueberries.
- Magic trick: Squeeze extra lemon on top and watch it turn purple-pink!
Notes
- Antioxidant boost: Butterfly pea is packed with antioxidants.
- Make it fizzy: Swap 1/2 the water for sparkling water.
- Make ahead: Store the blue tea in fridge for 3 days.
- Serves 2. Double all ingredients for 4 people