Anchan Lemonade (Butterfly Pea Lemonade)
Butterfly pea flower lemonade is a quick and refreshing drink with vibrant colors, made with lemon or lime. A fun drink perfect for kids!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups loosely packed butterfly pea flowers, (see notes)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 4 tbsps sugar syrup, (to taste)
- 4 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- just under 1 cup sparkling water
Instructions
- Add fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers to a cup or small pot. Pour hot water over the flowers and let them steep for 5-7 minutes until the water turns a vibrant blue. Strain and set aside to cool.1 1/2 cups loosely packed butterfly pea flowers, 1/2 cup hot water
- Add sugar to your serving glass along with fresh lemon juice. Stir well, add ice cubes, and sparkling water, and then carefully pour on some of the strained butterfly pea tea.4 tbsps fresh lemon juice, 4 tbsps sugar syrup, just under 1 cup sparkling water
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Butterfly pea flowers - I used fresh flowers, but dried ones work just as well. Adjust the amount to control the intensity of the color.
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 29g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
