Blue Spirulina Lemonade (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant blue lemonade featuring zesty citrus and natural spirulina for a stunning, healthy drink.

# What you'll need:

→ Lemonade Base

01 - 4 cups cold filtered water
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
03 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave syrup

→ Spirulina Mixture

04 - 1/2 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
05 - 1/2 cup water (room temperature)

→ Garnish

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Ice cubes

# Method:

01 - Combine cold water, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly until syrup completely dissolves.
02 - Whisk blue spirulina powder with 1/2 cup room temperature water in a small bowl until fully dissolved and smooth.
03 - Pour spirulina mixture into lemonade base. Stir until evenly distributed and vibrant blue color appears throughout.
04 - Taste and modify sweetness or lemon acidity according to preference.
05 - Place ice cubes, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves into pitcher or individual serving glasses.
06 - Serve immediately while thoroughly chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The color makes everything feel like a celebration, whether its a Tuesday afternoon or a birthday party
  • Its one of those drinks that makes people pause and ask whats in it, giving you the chance to share something fun
02 -
  • Blue spirulina is completely different from the green variety in both taste and appearance, so do not try to substitute them
  • The color will fade slightly over time, so its best to mix this no more than an hour before serving
03 -
  • Use a clear glass pitcher if you have one, because watching the blue swirl into the lemon base is half the fun
  • If you are making this for children, consider calling it mermaid lemonade or galaxy juice to get them even more excited

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