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    How To Make Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup

    Feb 6, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links.

    Learning how to make butterfly pea flower syrup will make your party pop! The bright colors of this drink adds instant flower magic on ice. The brewed tea mixed with sugar creates a sweet syrup that is perfect for color changing lemonade, cocktails, like this butterfly flower cocktail, and more.

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    Table of Contents

    • Make flower simple syrup for your garden party
    • What are butterfly pea flowers?
    • How do butterfly pea flowers taste?
    • ingredients in butterfly pea syrup
    • how to make butterfly pea syrup
    • Where can I find butterfly pea flowers?
    • What makes butterfly pea flowers change colors?
    • how long does simple syrup last for
    • how to store this syrup
    • Butterfly pea flower syrup
      • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • Instructions 
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Make flower simple syrup for your garden party

    Here at frolic and fare we love making flower infused syrups. There are many different types of edible flowers for syrups to choose from, and it is almost impossible not find one that suits your every need. From cocktails, mocktails or lemonades- there's something for everyone! Whether you've picked up some flowers from the store or grew your own in your edible flower garden, there's fun to be had.

    Other flower syrups on the blog:

    We have a whole list of Botanical simple syrups, and some reader favorites are:

    • lavender honey simple syrup
    • rose simple syrup
    • elderflower simple syrup
    overhead image of plate with blue butterfly pea flowers and a pink rose

    What are butterfly pea flowers?

    The butterfly pea (clitoria ternatea) is a plant with interesting flowers that are native to Asia. The vivid blue color of its petals makes for an aesthetically pleasing sight, and easy to identify because these flowers usually have very distinctive traits! You may recognize them for their vibrant blue hue.

    vintage botaical print of butterfly pea flower

    How do butterfly pea flowers taste?

    The flavor of this flower is akin to green tea, but very mild. It also has herbal and earthy undertones, but overall I find it has very minimal taste - making it perfect for those who don't enjoy strong floral tastes in their drinks.

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    ingredients in butterfly pea syrup

    • Dried or fresh butterfly pea flowers
    • Water
    • Sugar

    Quantities are in the recipe below!

    how to make butterfly pea syrup

    This 1:1 ratio is so simple, all it requires is 1 cup of water to 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of dried or fresh butterfly pea flowers.

    Where can I find butterfly pea flowers?

    We live in west Asia, and purchased our organic butterfly pea flowers grown from http://www.yuzuagriculture.com at https://www.almarsa-gourmet.com. However, you can find dried butterfly pea flowers sold as tea all over the world.

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    What makes butterfly pea flowers change colors?

    It turns out that the rich, sapphire blue color of tea made from these flowers is due to it's antioxidant property anthocyanin, which give the plant its naturally vibrant hue. But when exposed to pH changes like those found in lemon juice or baking soda (both common household ingredients), they transform into vibrant magenta color.

    image of tall cocktail glass with vibrant pink cocktail surrounded by pink roses and butterfly pea flowers

    how long does simple syrup last for

    Sugar is used in cooking as a preservative— think jams and jellies, which are also called preserves. So simple syrups have a decent shelf life, when prepared and stored properly: made with very hot water and stored in a sterile container in the refrigerator. A 1:1 simple syrup like this one lasts only one month when refrigerated.

    how to store this syrup

     The recommended way to store simple syrup is to use an airtight container that's been sterilized.

    cover image of butterfly pea syrup three glasses with flower icecubes with woman's hand with pink nails pouring bright blue butterfly pea syrup into glass

    Butterfly pea flower syrup

    All recipes by Sarah Buckley
    Learning how to make butterfly pea flower syrup will make your party pop! The bright colors of this drink adds instant flower magic on ice. The brewed tea mixed with sugar creates a sweet syrup that is perfect for color changing lemonade, cocktails, and more.
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Edible flowers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup of syrup
    Calories 61 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup fresh butterfly pea flowers OR ½ cup dried butterfly pea flowers

    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan over medium/high heat, heat the water, sugar, and butterfly pea flowers until it comes to a simmer.
    • Stir to dissolve the sugar and continue simmering gently for 5 minutes, reduce heat and let simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and let the liquid cool.
      Lastly, strain into a jar (with an airtight lid)

    Notes

    Store into a jar with airtight lid for up to one month.
    Store in your refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g
    Keyword butterfly pea cocktail, butterfly pea syrup, color changing lemonade syrup, magic color changing lemonade
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    About sarah

    Sarah Buckley is the go-to expert for anyone looking to add some botanical flair and creativity in their kitchen. She is a master gardener, herbalist, edible flower expert, professional food photographer and recipe developer. She teaches people how to use botanicals creatively with their culinary work from the garden to table to or apothecary, ensuring they're using safe practices throughout all aspects of plant handling.

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