Color Changing Lemonade

A magical, color-changing, slushy lemonade that will entertain and wow both children and adults.

Servings

Author Sara

Place teabags in a large measuring glass with the strings and paper labels dangling outside of the container.
Add the boiling water to the glass.
Allow the teabags to steep (set in the water) for 20-30 minutes.
Dispose of teabags and allow liquid to cool.
Pour liquid into ice cube trays (I was able to fill four trays).
Place in the freezer for 6-8 hours or until the liquid is frozen.
Pop the "blue" cubes out of the trays.
Use a blender or food processor to crush the ice cubes (Don't crush the cubes too fine - it's best to have varying sizes of ice chunks).
Fill glasses a little under halfway full with regular crushed ice.
Top with "blue" crushed ice.
Pour lemonade into each of the glasses.
Top with additional "blue" crushed ice.
Add a slice of lemon for garnish.
Use a straw or spoon to briefly "mix" the drink for a colored effect.

Steeping Time: Achieve a vibrant blue color for your lemonade by allowing the butterfly pea flower teabags to steep for at least 20–30 minutes. The longer the steeping time, the more intense the color will be. Be patient during this step to ensure the tea infuses properly and imparts a beautiful blue hue to your lemonade.
Ice Cube Preparation: Freeze the brewed butterfly pea flower tea in ice cube trays to create the "blue" ice cubes. Ensure the liquid is completely frozen before removing the cubes from the trays. This step ensures that the ice cubes maintain their shape and color integrity when added to the lemonade, creating a stunning visual effect as they gradually change the color of the drink.
Layering Technique: To achieve a visually appealing color-changing effect in the lemonade, layer the "blue" crushed ice on top of regular crushed ice in the glasses. This creates a gradual transition from the natural lemonade color to the vibrant blue as the ice melts. Top the lemonade with additional "blue" crushed ice for a striking presentation, and briefly mix the drink with a straw or spoon to activate the color-changing effect before serving.

Sodium: 18mg | Calcium: 11mg