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CITRUS MAGIC BLUE MOCKTAIL

Citrus Magic Blue Mocktail

This stunning blue mocktail uses butterfly pea flowers to create a natural electric blue colour that magically transforms to purple when citrus is added. Made with layered blue and white crushed ice for a gorgeous gradient effect,
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Calories: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BUTTERFLY PEA TEA ICE:
  • 15 dried butterfly pea flowers Note 1
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups cold water for regular ice cubes
FOR THE MOCKTAIL
  • Blue butterfly pea slushy ice from above
  • Regular crushed/slushy ice from above
  • 2-4 tbsp freshly squeezed citrus lemon, lime, or grapefruit – about 1 tbsp per drink, Note 2
  • Your favourite sparkling beverage sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, tonic, etc. – Note 3
GARNISH (optional):
  • Lemon or citrus wheels
  • Extra butterfly pea flowers
  • Fresh mint or basil

Method
 

  1. Steep butterfly pea flowers in boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain and discard the flowers.
  2. Pour the blue tea into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Freeze regular water in separate trays.
  3. Blend the blue ice cubes into a chunky slush, transfer to a container, and return to the freezer.
  4. Blend the regular ice cubes into slush and store separately in the freezer.
  5. Fill glasses halfway with regular ice slush, then top with blue butterfly pea slush.
  6. Add about 1 tablespoon of fresh citrus juice and watch the blue turn purple.
  7. Add more blue slush on top, then pour in your sparkling drink slowly.
  8. Stir gently to create swirling blue, purple, and pink colours, then serve immediately with optional garnishes like lemon or mint.

Notes

Nutrition per mocktail (using plain sparkling water, 1 tbsp lemon juice):
Calories: 2 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Sodium: 13mg