Butterfly Pea Flower Lavender Fizz
This mocktail isn’t just gorgeous—it’s functional, relaxing, and invigorating all at once
✨ Ingredients:
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1/2 cup brewed butterfly pea flower tea, chilled
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2 tablespoons Lavender Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
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1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice (for color change magic!)
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3/4 cup sparkling water
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Ice
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Fresh herbs (like mint or lavender) for garnish
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Edible flowers or lemon slices (optional, for presentation)
🥄 Instructions:
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Fill a glass with ice.
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Pour the lavender simple syrup into the bottom of the glass.
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Slowly add the chilled butterfly pea flower tea over the back of a spoon for a layered ombré effect.
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Top with sparkling water.
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Add lemon juice just before serving and stir gently to watch the color shift from deep blue to a vibrant purple!
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Garnish with a sprig of mint or lavender and enjoy!
🌿 Lavender Simple Syrup with Inulin & Raw Cane Sugar
Ingredients:
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1 cup water
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1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
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2 tbsp inulin powder
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2 tbsp raw cane sugar
Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, bring water and lavender to a gentle simmer for 5–7 minutes.
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Remove from heat and strain out lavender buds.
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Stir in inulin and raw cane sugar until fully dissolved.
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Let cool, then store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Key Benefits
🌸 Butterfly Pea Flower
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Rich in Antioxidants – Helps combat oxidative stress and supports skin health.
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Natural Nootropic – Traditionally used to support memory, focus, and mental clarity.
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Anti-Inflammatory Properties – May reduce inflammation and promote overall wellness.
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Mood-Boosting – Its vibrant blue hue can shift to purple with acidity, creating a beautiful, mood-lifting experience.
💜 Lavender Simple Syrup
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Calming and Soothing – Lavender is known to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Digestive Support – May ease indigestion and calm the gut.
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Subtle Floral Flavor – Adds an elegant aromatic layer to the drink.
🍋 Citrus Juice (Lime or Lemon)
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Immune-Boosting – High in vitamin C.
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Balances pH – Supports digestion and adds brightness to flavor.
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Color-Changing Magic – Reacts with butterfly pea flower for a natural color-shifting effect that delights the senses.
💧 Sparkling Water
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Hydrating and Refreshing – Adds effervescence without calories or sugar.
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Aids Digestion – Carbonation can stimulate digestion gently.
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