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Anchan Lemonade (Butterfly Pea Tea 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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 108 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Thai
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.
- 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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.