Unicorn Lemonade
A magical, layered lemonade bursting with pastel colors, citrusy tang, and edible glitter—made with butterfly pea tea, vibrant ice cubes, and perfect for parties, kids, or whimsical sipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 glasses 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups lemonade (fresh or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup butterfly pea flower tea (chilled)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Food coloring (pink, purple, blue – optional)
- Edible glitter or sprinkles (for rim)
- Lemon slice and colorful ice cubes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew butterfly pea flower tea and chill until cold.
- Prepare colorful ice cubes by adding food coloring to water before freezing in separate batches.
- Rim a tall glass with lemon juice and dip in edible glitter or rainbow sprinkles.
- Add the colorful ice cubes to the glass.
- Pour in the lemonade and a splash of lemon juice.
- Slowly pour the chilled butterfly pea tea on top to create a layered ombré effect.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and more sparkles. Serve with a fun straw!
Notes
- Use clear glasses for the full visual impact of the layered colors.
- Butterfly pea tea changes color when mixed with citrus—watch the magic happen!
- Customize ice cube colors to match your party theme or favorite palette.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/unicorn-lemonade/