Magic Cocktails With Butterfly Pea Flower

Butterfly Pea Flower

Butterfly pea flowers ,the bright blue flowers are cultivated and dried to be used as a tea. It’s caffeine-free and loaded with anti-oxidants. Brewed by itself, the tea is a stunning blue. The color changes when the pH balance of the tea is changed; adding something acidic turns the blue into varying shades of purple.

Making Butterfly Pea Flower Cocktail

These magic color changing cocktails are made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, simply syrup and dried butterfly pea flower. That would maximize the cool color effects, and let the citrus vodka flavor shine through. By itself, the tea doesn’t have a lot of flavor. Just a mild earthy undertone that pairs well with more assertive flavors.

Butterfly Pea Flower Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4-6 Dried butterfly pea flowers
• 2 cups Hot water
• 2 shots Vodka
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Syrup
• Lemon slice and mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine butterfly pea flowers and hot water. Allow 5-10 minutes to steep, develop a dark blue color, and cool completely.

2. In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, lemon juice, syrup, and ice and shake.
3. In your glass, pour in the butterfly pea flower tea.
4. Pour the vodka mixer into the glass. Garnish with lemon slice and mint leaves.
5. Watch the magic happen! The acidity from the lemon will turn the blue water purple. Enjoy!