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Color Changing Hard Lemonade

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. (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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add ice to a highball glass, then pour blue simple syrup into the glass. Add vodka and sparkling water next.
  4. 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!

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Potassium 34mg 1%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.