Description
Witness pure magic in your glass with this stunning Brazilian Mounjaro Butterfly Pea Drink! This enchanting beverage starts as a brilliant sapphire blue and transforms into a gorgeous purple when you add lemon juice—it’s like a science experiment you can drink! Packed with antioxidants and naturally caffeine-free, this Instagram-worthy drink combines ancient wellness traditions with modern flavor. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something truly special!
Ingredients
- 500 ml (2 cups) filtered water
- 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon raw honey (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with mother
- Ice cubes for serving (optional)
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Create the Aromatic Base: In a saucepan, bring 500ml of water to a rolling boil. If using ginger, add the sliced pieces now to infuse the water with warming spice.
- Steep the Magic Flowers: Remove from heat and immediately add 2 tablespoons of dried butterfly pea flowers. Let steep for exactly 10 minutes to achieve that stunning deep blue color and extract maximum antioxidants.
- Strain for Clarity: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove flowers and ginger for a crystal-clear drink, or leave them in for a more rustic, textured presentation.
- Watch the Color Magic: Stir in honey, then slowly add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Watch in amazement as the brilliant blue transforms into a mesmerizing purple hue—this is the natural pH reaction at work!
- Serve Your Masterpiece: For a hot beverage, pour into mugs and serve immediately. For an iced version, let cool slightly, fill glasses with ice, and pour over. Garnish with lemon slices for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
The color-changing effect happens due to the natural anthocyanins in butterfly pea flowers reacting to acid—it’s completely natural and safe! Adjust honey to taste (start with ½ teaspoon if you prefer less sweet). This drink is naturally caffeine-free and rich in antioxidants. Store any leftover concentrate in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flowers can be found at health food stores or ordered online.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Brazilian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250ml)
- Calories: 14
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.01g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.01g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg