Here’s a fun and visually stunning Color Changing Galaxy Lemonade recipe. The magical color change happens thanks to butterfly pea flower tea, which shifts color when the pH changes — in this case, when lemon juice is added.
🌌 Color Changing Galaxy Lemonade
🌿 Ingredients:
For the Butterfly Pea Flower Ice Cubes (or Tea):
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1–2 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers (or 1 tea bag)
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1 cup hot water
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Ice cube tray
For the Lemonade:
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 cups cold water (or soda water for fizz)
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2–3 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
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Optional: edible glitter or star sprinkles for a galaxy effect
🧪 Instructions:
1. Make the Butterfly Pea Flower Tea:
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Steep the butterfly pea flowers in 1 cup of hot water for 5–10 minutes, until a deep blue color forms.
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Strain and let cool.
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Pour the blue tea into an ice cube tray and freeze.
2. Make the Lemonade Base:
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In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, cold water (or soda water), and sweetener. Stir well until dissolved.
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You’ll get a pale yellow lemonade.
3. Create the Galaxy Effect:
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Add the butterfly pea flower ice cubes to your glass.
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Pour the lemonade over the cubes.
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Watch as the blue cubes react with the acidic lemonade, transforming into shades of pink, purple, and indigo!
Optional Garnish:
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Rim the glass with sugar and food coloring.
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Add a splash of edible glitter for a cosmic shimmer.
🧊 Tips:
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For more drama, layer the drink: start with butterfly pea tea at the bottom, then slowly pour lemonade over the back of a spoon.
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You can make a large batch of both the tea and lemonade and serve in a clear pitcher to wow guests.