Color Changing Lemonade Refreshing Summer Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups water (divided)
• 0.5 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
• 0.25 cups honey or agave syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder (or dried flowers)
• 1 cups ice cubes
• 1 Prise fresh mint leaves or lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a light simmer.
2. Add the butterfly pea flower powder (or dried flowers) to the simmering water. Let it steep for about 5-10 minutes until the water turns a deep blue hue.
3. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the petals. Allow the blue butterfly pea tea to cool to room temperature.
4. In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey (or agave syrup). Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
5. Add 1 cup of cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
6. Slowly add the baking soda to the lemon juice mixture. Watch as the color changes – it will shift from yellow to a vibrant pink!
7. Pour the cooled butterfly pea tea into the pitcher and stir gently. The lemon and tea will swirl together, creating a beautiful gradient effect.
8. Serve the lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices for extra flair.