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Color changing lemonade is a fun and tasty drink that surprises everyone. It changes from blue or purple to bright pink with just a little baking soda. This transformation happens because of a simple pH change. The butterfly pea flower powder gives the drink its beautiful color. When you add baking soda, it alters the acidity and changes the hue.

Color Changing Lemonade

Get ready to impress your guests with color changing lemonade, a fun and tasty refreshment that transforms right before your eyes! This unique drink shifts from blue or purple to a vibrant pink with the simple addition of baking soda, making it a perfect mix of science and flavor. Discover how to create this eye-catching drink with easy-to-follow steps, and learn about the science behind the transformation. Click through for the full recipe and unleash your creativity with fun variations!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

4 cups cold water

1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)

1 teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder (for color)

1/4 teaspoon baking soda (for color change)

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions
 

In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

    Add the butterfly pea flower powder to the pitcher. Stir gently to blend. You will notice a vibrant blue or purple color develop depending on the amount of powder used.

      In a small bowl, mix baking soda with a teaspoon of water until dissolved. This will act as your color changing agent.

        Carefully pour the baking soda mixture into the pitcher and stir gently. Watch the lemonade transform from blue/purple to a bright pink or magenta as the baking soda alters the pH!

          Taste the lemonade and adjust sugar if necessary, adding more for sweetness if desired.

            Serve the color-changing lemonade over ice in tall glasses.

              Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice on the rim.

                Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 6

                  - Presentation Tips: Use clear glasses to showcase the vibrant color transformation and consider straws to enhance the drinking experience. Optionally, add edible flowers for an even more stunning visual impact!