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Color changing lemonade is a fun drink that surprises everyone. It starts as a bright blue drink and changes colors with a simple twist. This drink brings joy and excitement. It’s perfect for hot summer days and gatherings.

Color Changing Lemonade

Surprise your guests this summer with Color Changing Lemonade, an eye-catching and refreshing drink that transforms colors right before your eyes! Discover the simple science behind the color change, the easy recipe, and the health benefits of butterfly pea flower. Perfect for parties, picnics, and BBQs, this drink not only tastes great but also offers a visual spectacle. Click through for the full recipe and make your gatherings unforgettable!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup simple syrup (made from 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water)

4 cups cold water

1/4 teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder or dried butterfly pea flowers

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Ice cubes

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow it to cool.

    Mix Lemonade Base: In a pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water. Stir well to combine. This is your base lemonade mixture.

      Infuse Color: If using butterfly pea flower powder, dissolve it in a cup of hot water to create a concentrated blue color, and stir until fully blended. If using dried flowers, steep them in hot water for about 5-10 minutes, then strain to remove the flowers.

        Create the Color Change Effect: Gradually add the blue butterfly pea infusion to the lemonade base. Stir gently. The mixture will take on a beautiful blue color.

          Add a Twist: In a separate small bowl, mix the baking soda with a tablespoon of water to dissolve it. Slowly whisk this into the blue lemonade. Watch as the color changes from blue to a vibrant purple and then gradually to a pinkish hue as it reacts with the acidity of the lemon juice!

            Serve: Pour the color-changing lemonade over ice cubes in glasses, filling them up to about three-quarters full.

              Garnish: Add fresh mint leaves on top for a refreshing touch and an aromatic enhancement.

                Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4-6