Description
Homemade Unicorn Lemonade is a magical, layered drink made with natural ingredients like butterfly pea tea, dragon fruit juice, and fresh lemon juice. A colorful showstopper perfect for summer fun.
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3–4 lemons)
2–3 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
1 cup water
1/2 cup butterfly pea flower tea, brewed and cooled
1/2 cup pink dragon fruit juice
1/4 teaspoon edible shimmer (optional)
Ice cubes or crushed ice
Sugar and lemon wedge (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
1. Mix lemon juice, honey, and water to make lemonade.
2. Brew butterfly pea flower tea and let it cool completely.
3. Rim each glass with lemon and dip into sugar (optional).
4. Add crushed ice to the glass and pour in the pink dragon fruit juice.
5. Slowly pour in lemonade over the back of a spoon to layer.
6. Gently top with butterfly pea tea using the spoon method.
7. Sprinkle edible shimmer on top if using.
8. Serve immediately with fun straws or umbrellas.
Notes
Chill all liquids ahead of time to preserve layers.
Substitute agave or maple syrup for honey.
Use watermelon or pomegranate juice if dragon fruit is unavailable.
Omit shimmer for a simpler version or add edible flowers for flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Unicorn Lemonade, colorful drink, summer lemonade