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    Mindful Mocktail » Ingredient » Citrus Magic Blue Mocktail

    Published: Oct 5, 2020 · Modified: Feb 19, 2022 by Nat · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Citrus Magic Blue Mocktail

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    This gorgeous blue mocktail recipe called Citrus Magic is surprisingly easy to make! Made with butterfly pea flowers, it's a crowd pleaser.

    blue mocktail recipe image with a blue and purple icy drink in a tall glass with a lemon wheel and blue flower garnish and gold straw this recipe

    This purple and blue mocktail recipe was a whole lotta fun to make! (Hint: if you love all things blue, be sure to check out my blue lagoon mocktail too).

    I've always wondered how some mocktails end up that beautiful purple colour. Of course, when making my lavender lemonade recipe the answer is easy - it comes from the flowers! And for cocktails, the colour often comes from the spirits that are mixed. But of course, we are all about non-alcoholic cocktails here, so how do we make it happen?

    The answer - butterfly pea flowers!

    These little dried colours pack a punch of colour. And, when mixed with citrus (think lemon, lime or grapefruit), it turns from blue to a beautiful purple colour. The butterfly pea tea itself has quite a mild, earthy flavour so it isn’t very strong. It’s mainly used for the beautiful colour and health benefits.

    Speaking of health benefits - YES there are many!

    Butterfly Pea Tea Benefits

    Butterfly pea flowers are rich in antioxidants and support glowing skin. The flavonoids in blue tea are known to stimulate collagen production.
    The tea also contains anthocyanin which is excellent for overall health, AND studies have shown that it helps to ease stress. Plus, they are completely caffeine free.

    They can be found at any reputable tea shop.

    You can use any citrus base for this blue mocktail recipe. I used grapefruit juice because I love it. Lemon or lime will also work.

    I try to keep my recipes fairly simple, and this drink was already complicated enough, so the final ingredient is just your favourite sparkling beverage. You can use any sparkling (or still!) beverage you like to top these up. You could also make some homemade lemonade.

    Enjoy this Citrus Magic blue mocktail recipe!

    blue mocktail recipe image with a blue and purple icy drink in a tall glass with a lemon wheel and blue flower garnish and gold straw

    Citrus Magic Blue Mocktail

    This gorgeous blue mocktail recipe called Citrus Magic is surprisingly easy to make! Made with butterfly pea flowers, it's a crowd pleaser.
    4.91 from 10 votes
    Author: Nat
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 hours
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 15 butterfly pea flowers
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • 2 cups cold water
    • 2-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed citrus
    • your favourite sparkling drink

    Instructions

    • Place flowers and boiling water in a jug and seep for 30 minutes.
    • Drain flowers, and freeze blue water into ice cubes.
    • Freeze 2 cups regular water into ice cubes.
    • Once frozen, blend blue ice cubes in a high speed blender. Leave a few larger chunks in there for some texture.
    • Repeat with the regular ice.
    • Place blue ice and white ice into separate containers and store in the freezer until you are ready to build the drinks.
    • Stack tall glasses half way with regular ice. Top with butterfly pea ice.
    • Add 1 tablespoon citrus of your choice into each glass. This measurement doesn’t have to be exact, you can add a little more if you like.
    • Add a little more butterfly pea ice on top, then top with your favourite sparkling beverage and stir.
    • Garnish and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

    NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.

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    1. Vicki Upward says

      June 23, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love this blue Mocktail recipe. Looks beautiful! ❤️❤️

      Reply
      • The Mindful Mocktail says

        June 24, 2021 at 12:44 pm

        Thank you Vicki, I'm so pleased you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Aleia says

      June 02, 2021 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      hello, may I ask what brand did you used for your sparkling drink? Hope you can notice my question. Thank youuu <3 I'm planning to make one! and I hope it's easy to make haha!

      Reply
      • The Mindful Mocktail says

        June 06, 2021 at 8:25 pm

        Hi Aleia,

        My apologies, I've just seen this now! I used a citrus sparkling water and it was divine. I've also used my favourite kombucha and that worked well too. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Lucie Palka says

      January 08, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      Beautiful colour for a drink! I don't think I've ever heard of butterfly pea flower before. I'll be on the lookout though!

      Reply
      • The Mindful Mocktail says

        January 08, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks Lucie! It's so much fun to play with. Enjoy!

        Reply

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    Welcome! I'm Nat. It can be tricky to find alcohol alternatives that are healthy and delicious. I bring you nutritional mocktail recipes and inspiration so you can still have fun, enjoy the celebration, and bounce out of bed the next day, feeling fresh and energized.

    More about me →

    Popular recipes

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