Violet Lemonade
Violet lemonade is a variation on lemonade that many children enjoy due to its color-changing aspect. Wild violets, which are commonly found in many backyards, are full of anthocyanins. These special compounds responsible for the flower's purple color change to a pinkish color when mixed with an aci
Ingredients
- 2 cups wild violets, stems and leaves removed
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cups cold water
Instructions
- Steep the violets in hot water for at least 10 minutes or until it turns a dark blue hue. Strain and reserve the liquid.
- Stir the sugar into the violet tea until dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- Combine the cold water with the lemon juice.
- Serve the lemon mixture over ice, and garnish with extra flowers. When ready to drink, pour the syrup into the lemon water and watch it turn from a dark blue to a bright pink color.