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Honey Lemon Butterfly Fizz

A bright and refreshing drink featuring a clean lemony snap, gentle honey sweetness, and a stunning blue-to-violet ombré thanks to butterfly pea tea.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink, Mocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the drink
  • 2 tablespoons honey Use liquid honey; if crystallized, stir longer with lemon juice.
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups sparkling water To add fizz.
  • 1 cup butterfly pea flower tea, brewed and cooled Brewed tea should be completely cooled before use.
  • Ice For serving.
  • Lemon slices For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brew and cool the tea completely.
  2. In a serving glass, stir together the honey and fresh lemon juice until smooth and glossy.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. Slowly pour in the sparkling water over the ice.
  5. Pour the cooled butterfly pea tea down the side of the glass in a slow stream to create an ombré effect.
  6. Gently stir to combine, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, dissolve honey completely, cool the tea fully, and pour tea slowly. Serve fresh for the best fizz and visual appeal.