Butterfly pea tea is well known for its bueatiful blue colour and is often used in cocktails and mocktails because of its visual appeal. Here are three refreshing recipes for cocktails and mocktails with butterfly pea tea.
Blue Lagoon Cocktail
Ingredients
- 60 ml. vodka
- 30 ml. water
- 2,5 gr butterfly pea tea
- 15 ml. fresh lemon juice
- 1 ml. simple syrup.
- Ice cubes
- Optional: orange slices for garnish
Preparation
- Brew de butterfly pea rea and let cool completely.
- Mix the vodka, butterfly pea tea, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well and pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with orange slices for an extra touch.
Butterfly Pea Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- 60 ml. water
- 2,5 gr. butterfly pea tea
- 15 ml. fresh lime juice
- 10 ml. agave syrup (or to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
Preparation
- Brew the butterfly pea tea and let cool completely.
- In a glass: muddle a few fresh mint leaves with lime juice and agave syrup.
- Add ice cubes and pour in the cooled butterfly pea tea.
- Top up with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
Butterfly Pea Citrus Sparkler Mocktail
Ingredients
- 60 ml. water
- 2,5 gr. butterfly pea tea
- 30 ml. fresh orange juice
- 15 ml. grapefruit juice
- 10 ml. honey (or to taste)
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Orange and grapefruit slices for garnish.
Preparation
- Brew butterfly pea tea and let cool completely.
- Mix the butterfly pea tea, orange juice, grapefruit juice and honey in a shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well and pour out into a glass with ice cubes.
- Top up with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with orange and grapefruit slices.
Enjoy these colourful and refreshing butterfly pea tea cocktails and mocktails!
