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Color-Changing Lavender Cocktail

A magical floral cocktail that changes color from blue to purple with citrus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Base
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butterfly pea flowers
  • 1 tsp lavender
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • 2 oz vodka or gin optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Glasses
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil water and steep butterfly pea flowers for 5–7 minutes. Strain and cool.
  2. Heat sugar, lavender, and water to create syrup. Strain and cool.
  3. Fill glass with ice, tea, and syrup.
  4. Add alcohol if using.
  5. Top with sparkling water.
  6. Add lemon juice and watch color change.

Notes

Adjust lemon juice to control color intensity.