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Dr. Seuss Color-Changing Lemonade

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A whimsical, science-inspired lemonade that magically changes color from blue to pink with the addition of lemon juice. Perfect for kids’ parties, summer gatherings, or any time you want to add a little wonder to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 fresh lemons (about 1 1/2 cups or 360 ml juice)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 4 cups cold water (950 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers or 4 butterfly pea flower tea bags
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
  • Lemon slices or wheels (optional, for garnish)
  • Ice cubes
  • Simple syrup (optional, to adjust sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Place 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers (or 4 tea bags) into a medium heatproof bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the flowers. Let steep for 5-7 minutes until the water turns a deep blue-violet.
  2. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into a clean measuring cup or bowl, discarding the flowers or tea bags. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 4 cups cold water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Add plenty of ice to the pitcher, or chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Slice extra lemons and rinse mint leaves for garnish.
  5. To serve, fill each glass halfway with blue butterfly pea flower tea. Slowly pour the lemonade over the tea and watch the color shift from blue to bright magenta-pink.
  6. Garnish with fresh mint, lemon slices, and more ice as desired. Serve immediately and let everyone swirl to mix the colors.

Notes

For the most dramatic color change, pour the lemonade slowly over the tea. Steep the butterfly pea flower tea strong for vibrant color. Chill both the tea and lemonade before serving. For a layered look, pour gently over the back of a spoon. Store tea and lemonade separately in the fridge and mix just before serving. This recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste.

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Keywords: color-changing lemonade, Dr. Seuss party drink, kids party drink, butterfly pea flower lemonade, magical lemonade, science experiment drink, summer drink, lemonade recipe

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