Butterfly pea flower is known for its bright blue hue and it is very eye-catching. It is magical, mystical and incredible at the same time. The flower is indigenous to Asia and is used in Thai cooking. The flowers are steeped in water and the blue dye releases and this can be used to make drinks or other preparations. 

When you add any citrus juice such as lemon the color changes from blue to purple which is no short of magic. For this recipe I didn’t use citrus juice and let the blue hue shine on.

I always have the dried butterfly pea flower in my pantry and when I was a part of a summer drink collaboration on Instagram I immediately wanted to make use of this flower. I combined the liquid extract of the flower with coconut water and some soda,  lo and behold, the result was remarkable. The taste was exceptional to say the least. It is a perfect thirst quencher for hot summer days. Coconut water is renowned for its health benefits like excellent hydration, helps lower blood pressure and has a lot of antioxidants and electrolytes. 

Make this drink on hot summer days and share it with your family and friends!