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Fresh Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade with Blueberries

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A vibrant and refreshing summer drink featuring color-changing butterfly pea flower tea, tangy lemon juice, and sweet blueberries. Perfect for hot days and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
  • 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 medium lemons)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste; maple syrup can be used as vegan substitute)
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers. Let steep for about 10 minutes until the water turns deep blue.
  2. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove the flowers.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup with a few tablespoons of the warm butterfly pea flower tea to dissolve completely.
  4. Add 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher. The blue liquid will change to a purple-pink color. Stir gently.
  5. Add the dissolved sweetener mixture to the pitcher and stir well.
  6. Toss in 1/2 cup fresh blueberries.
  7. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes or until cold.
  8. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Do not boil butterfly pea flowers directly to avoid bitterness; steep in hot water instead. Adjust sweetness gradually to balance tartness. Serve immediately after chilling for best flavor and color. Frozen blueberries can be used as a substitute. For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water before serving.

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Keywords: butterfly pea flower lemonade, blueberry lemonade, summer drink, color changing drink, refreshing beverage, vegan lemonade, floral lemonade

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