Blue Spirulina Lemonade (Print Version)

Vibrant blue citrus beverage made with spirulina powder, fresh lemons, and natural sweetener.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine cold water, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly until the syrup is completely dissolved.
02 - Whisk blue spirulina powder with 1/2 cup room temperature water in a small bowl until fully dissolved and smooth.
03 - Pour the spirulina mixture into the lemonade base. Stir until the liquid is evenly colored with a vibrant blue hue.
04 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as desired to achieve the perfect balance.
05 - Add ice cubes, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher or individual serving glasses. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The natural blue color feels like magic but comes from a superfood thats actually good for you
  • Perfect balance of tart and sweet without any refined sugar
02 -
  • Blue spirulina is completely different from the green variety you might know, with a much milder taste
  • The powder clumps easily, so whisk it thoroughly before adding to the main mixture
03 -
  • Use a glass pitcher when serving this to guests so they can see the stunning blue color
  • Make the spirulina paste first and let it sit for a minute to ensure no powder clumps remain

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