The Blue Butterfly (Color-Changing Easter Mocktail)
A stunning color-changing butterfly pea flower mocktail built for the Easter table. Watch it shift from deep blue to soft pink right in the glass.
Equipment
- 1 Clear highball glass Must be clear and tall to show the color shift
- 1 Spoon For pouring lemon juice slowly over the back
Ingredients
- 1 cup butterfly pea flower tea brewed and cooled
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz honey syrup 1:1 honey and warm water
- Sparkling water to top
- 1 lemon wheel or edible flowers garnish
Instructions
- Brew butterfly pea flower tea and cool completely in the fridge — at least 30 minutes.
- Fill a clear highball glass with ice and pour the cooled blue tea over.
- Stir in honey syrup gently until dissolved.
- Top with sparkling water poured slowly down the side of the glass.
- Pour lemon juice slowly over the back of a spoon. Do not stir — let the color shift naturally.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or edible flowers and serve immediately.
Notes
The tea must be cold before serving — warm tea loses the clarity of the color shift. Do not stir after adding the lemon or the layers will blend together. Use food-grade edible flowers only for garnish.
