Description
Delightful honey lemon butterfly fizz sparkles with refreshing Mediterranean charm. Crisp citrus notes dance alongside sweet honey, inviting you to savor each delectable sip of pure summer bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butterfly pea flower tea (dried)
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
Sweetener:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey (or more to taste)
Other Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant infusion by steeping butterfly pea flower petals in boiling water, allowing the liquid to transform into a mesmerizing deep azure hue within 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully strain the tea, removing the delicate flower remnants, and permit the liquid to cool to a moderate temperature.
- Select a transparent glass and pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice, then incorporate golden honey, whisking until the two ingredients harmonize into a smooth, unified mixture.
- Gently cascade the cooled butterfly pea tea into the honey-lemon blend, creating a gradual swirl that hints at the upcoming chromatic transformation.
- Populate the vessel with crystalline ice cubes, ensuring they fill approximately two-thirds of the glass.
- Delicately introduce chilled sparkling water, allowing it to cascade over the existing layers and trigger a magical color metamorphosis from deep blue to vivid purple.
- Elevate the beverage’s visual appeal by adorning the rim with translucent lemon medallions and verdant mint sprigs, creating an instagram-worthy presentation.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to marvel at the drink’s dynamic color-changing performance and refreshing essence.
Notes
- Steep butterfly pea flower tea carefully to achieve the perfect deep blue color, avoiding over-brewing which can make the tea taste bitter.
- Use fresh, high-quality honey for the best natural sweetness and to enhance the overall flavor profile of the drink.
- For a lighter version, substitute sparkling water with plain water or coconut water to adjust the sweetness and fizz level.
- Experiment with different citrus fruits like lime or grapefruit to create unique color-changing variations that add excitement to the presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg