Unicorn Lemonade
A magical and colorful drink that changes colors, perfect for parties and sunny afternoons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beverage Preparation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 butterfly pea flower tea bags (or 1 tbsp loose leaf tea)
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Brew the Butterfly Pea Flower Tea: Steep the tea bags in 2 cups of hot water for 5-7 minutes until a deep blue color is achieved. Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool completely.
- Create the Raspberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes, mashing the berries. Strain the syrup and let it cool.
- Mix the Lemonade Base: In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, 3 cups of cold water, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill glasses with ice. Pour a layer of raspberry syrup at the bottom. Slowly pour the lemonade base over the back of a spoon. Finally, top by slowly pouring the cooled blue tea.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with a straw. Stir the drink to watch the colors magically change from blue and pink to a vibrant violet!
Notes
Serve in clear glasses for the best visual effect. Consider garnishing with fresh raspberries or lemon slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg