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Color Changing Butterfly Pea Flower Mocktail

Refreshing Color Changing Butterfly Pea Flower Mocktail Delight

A delightful Color Changing Butterfly Pea Flower Mocktail, transforming from deep blue to purplish pink with lime juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 tablespoon Butterfly Pea Flowers These magical flowers brew a captivating blue tea.
  • 2 cups Water Fresh, filtered water is essential for the perfect infusion.
For the Mocktail
  • 1 ounce Simple Syrup Adds delightful sweetness; easily made at a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water.
  • 1 ounce Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for tart contrast.
  • 1.5 ounces Lyres White Cane Spirit A fantastic non-alcoholic spirit mimicking the taste of white rum.
  • Handful Mint Leaves Use fresh mint for a burst of aroma.
Optional Garnish
  • As needed Lime Wedges For a zesty touch.
  • As needed Edible Flowers For an elegant presentation.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing 2 cups of fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of butterfly pea flowers and steep for about 10 minutes.
  2. While the tea cools, muddle a handful of fresh mint leaves with 1 ounce of simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and add 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice and 1.5 ounces of Lyres White Cane Spirit. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Fill four highball glasses halfway with ice and strain the cocktail mixture into each glass.
  5. Gently pour the cooled butterfly pea flower tea over the back of a spoon into each glass.
  6. Finally, stir gently to mix the layers before serving with lime wedges or edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

Store any leftover butterfly pea flower tea in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for future use.

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