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Color Changing Lemonade

Color Changing Lemonade: A Magical Sip of Summer Joy

This Color Changing Lemonade not only dazzles with its captivating colors but also refreshes with its zesty and sweet flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine Beverage
Servings 8 cups
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Ice Cube Trays
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • zip-top bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • tall glasses

Ingredients
  

For the Blue Tea

  • 25-30 pieces Dried blue pea flowers Can be substituted with about 4-5 tea bags if needed.
  • 3 cups Boiling water

For the Lemon Syrup

  • 1.25 cups Lemon juice Freshly squeezed juice from about 8 lemons.
  • 1.5 cups White sugar Feel free to adjust for your taste preference.
  • 0.5 cups Lemon juice Additional for enhancing flavor.

For the Assembly

  • 4 cups Crushed regular ice Add more as needed for full glasses.
  • 4 cups Crushed butterfly pea ice Ice should be prepared in advance.
  • 2 cups Lemon syrup Use about ¼-⅓ cup per drink.
  • 4 cups Club soda Adds a fizzy finish.
  • 8 fl oz Vodka, tequila, or gin Optional for an adult twist.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Color Changing Lemonade

  • Steep the blue pea flowers in boiling water for 20-30 minutes.
  • Strain the blue tea into a large bowl and pour into ice cube trays, freeze overnight.
  • Once frozen, crush the blue ice and store in the freezer.
  • In a saucepan, combine lemon juice and sugar, heat until sugar dissolves, simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add additional lemon juice to syrup, cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge.
  • Assemble the drink by layering regular ice and blue ice in a tall glass.
  • Pour lemon syrup over layered ice and top with club soda.
  • Garnish with extra crushed blue ice, serve with colorful stirring sticks.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results and adjust sweetness to taste. The drink can be tailored for both kids and adults.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 30gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Color Changing Lemonade, Galaxy Lemonade, Magical Drink, Party Beverage, Refreshing Drink, Summer Drink
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