Color Changing Lemonade: A Fun, Refreshing Summer Treat

Experience the magic of Color Changing Lemonade, a refreshing summer treat that excites both kids and adults alike.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Freezing Time 2

Total Time 2 40

Servings: 4 glasses

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Magic Ice Cubes

25-30 flowers Dried Blue Pea Flowers Can substitute with butterfly pea tea bags if needed.
3 cups Boiling Water Used to steep the blue pea flowers.

For the Lemon Syrup

1.25 cups Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
1.5 cups White Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.

For Serving

1 cup Crushed Regular Ice Forms the base of the drink.
1 cup Crushed Butterfly Pea Ice Creates the color change effect.
1 cup Club Soda Adds light fizz and refreshment.
optional Vodka, Tequila, or Gin For adults, adds extra flavor.

Equipment

Saucepan
Ice Cube Trays
Tall glass

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Magic Ice Cubes: Boil 3 cups of water, steep 25-30 dried blue pea flowers for 20-30 minutes, strain into ice trays, and freeze overnight.
Make Lemon Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1¼ cups lemon juice and 1½ cups sugar, stir until dissolved, simmer for 10 minutes, then cool with additional lemon juice.
Assemble Lemonade: In a tall glass, layer ¼ cup of crushed regular ice, ¼ cup of frozen butterfly pea ice cubes, and pour in ¼ to ⅓ cup of lemon syrup.
Add Fizz and Serve: Fill the glass with club soda, add crushed ice and straws to enjoy the magical color-changing experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 32gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to serve the Color Changing Lemonade fresh for the best flavor and visual impact. Use larger ice cubes for more dramatic color changes, and adjust sweetness to your liking.

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