Description
Honey Lemon Butterfly Fizz is a refreshing, vibrant, and beautifully colored drink that combines the sweetness of honey with the tang of lemon and a magical touch from butterfly pea flower tea. With a fizzy finish from sparkling water, this drink is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp butterfly pea flower tea (dried)
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp honey (or more to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup cold sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Butterfly Pea Flower Tea:
- Steep the butterfly pea flower tea in 1 cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes until the water turns deep blue.
- Strain the tea to remove the flowers and let it cool slightly.
- Mix the Honey and Lemon Juice:
- In a glass, combine the honey and lemon juice. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved into the lemon juice.
- Add Butterfly Pea Tea:
- Add the cooled butterfly pea tea to the glass with honey and lemon. Stir gently to combine.
- Add Ice and Sparkling Water:
- Fill the glass with ice cubes, then pour cold sparkling water over the mixture. Stir lightly to combine.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately and watch the magical color change as the acid from the lemon interacts with the butterfly pea flower tea.
Notes
- For a stronger color change effect, add the lemon juice right before serving.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.
- If you don’t have butterfly pea flower tea, you can substitute it with any herbal tea that you like, though the color change effect will not be the same.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 10g