Butterfly Bubbles
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Butterfly Bubbles

Butterfly Pea Flower Lavender Fizz 

This mocktail isn’t just gorgeous—it’s functional, relaxing, and invigorating all at once

✨ Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup brewed butterfly pea flower tea, chilled

  • 2 tablespoons Lavender Simple Syrup (see recipe below)

  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice (for color change magic!)

  • 3/4 cup sparkling water

  • Ice

  • Fresh herbs (like mint or lavender) for garnish

  • Edible flowers or lemon slices (optional, for presentation)

🥄 Instructions:

  1. Fill a glass with ice.

  2. Pour the lavender simple syrup into the bottom of the glass.

  3. Slowly add the chilled butterfly pea flower tea over the back of a spoon for a layered ombré effect.

  4. Top with sparkling water.

  5. Add lemon juice just before serving and stir gently to watch the color shift from deep blue to a vibrant purple!

  6. Garnish with a sprig of mint or lavender and enjoy!

🌿 Lavender Simple Syrup with Inulin & Raw Cane Sugar

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender

  • 2 tbsp inulin powder

  • 2 tbsp raw cane sugar

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan, bring water and lavender to a gentle simmer for 5–7 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat and strain out lavender buds.

  3. Stir in inulin and raw cane sugar until fully dissolved.

  4. Let cool, then store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.


    Key Benefits

    🌸 Butterfly Pea Flower

    • Rich in Antioxidants – Helps combat oxidative stress and supports skin health.

    • Natural Nootropic – Traditionally used to support memory, focus, and mental clarity.

    • Anti-Inflammatory Properties – May reduce inflammation and promote overall wellness.

    • Mood-Boosting – Its vibrant blue hue can shift to purple with acidity, creating a beautiful, mood-lifting experience.

    💜 Lavender Simple Syrup

    • Calming and Soothing – Lavender is known to reduce stress and anxiety.

    • Digestive Support – May ease indigestion and calm the gut.

    • Subtle Floral Flavor – Adds an elegant aromatic layer to the drink.

    🍋 Citrus Juice (Lime or Lemon)

    • Immune-Boosting – High in vitamin C.

    • Balances pH – Supports digestion and adds brightness to flavor.

    • Color-Changing Magic – Reacts with butterfly pea flower for a natural color-shifting effect that delights the senses.

    💧 Sparkling Water

    • Hydrating and Refreshing – Adds effervescence without calories or sugar.

    • Aids Digestion – Carbonation can stimulate digestion gently.

     

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