Color Changing Hard Lemonade

Name: Color Changing Hard Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz sparkling water; 4 1/2 oz vodka; 4 oz lemon juice; 2 oz water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
168 kcal
Course
Drinks, Cocktails

Color Changing Hard Lemonade

Iris Warren

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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 oz sparkling water
4 1/2 oz vodka
4 oz lemon juice
2 oz water
1/4 cup sugar (48 grams)
1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers (plus more if making blue ice)

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Instructions

(Optional) To make blue ice, bring about 2 cups of water nearly to a boil. Add 1 tbsp of butterfly pea flowers to the hot water and steep for 10-12 minutes until a deep blue color is achieved. Pour into silicone ice cube molds and freeze overnight.
Add water and sugar to a small pan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat and add butterfly pea flowers. Steep for 10-12 minutes until a deep blue color is achieved. Strain flowers out of simple syrup and set aside to cool.
Add ice to a highball glass, then pour blue simple syrup into the glass. Add vodka and sparkling water next.
Provide lemon juice in a separate container to your guests/friends and have them pour it into the glass just before drinking. The acidity in the lemon juice is what changes the color to purple, pink, and magenta. Stir with a reusable straw and enjoy!