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Butterfly pea flower syrup

4.59 from 12 votes
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.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes

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: 1g | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g
Course: Edible flowers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butterfly pea cocktail, butterfly pea syrup, color changing lemonade syrup, magic color changing lemonade
Servings: 1 cup of syrup
Calories: 61kcal
Author: All recipes by Sarah Buckley