Blue Spirulina Lemonade (Printable)

A refreshing blue lemonade featuring spirulina's vivid color with zesty lemon and natural sweetness.

# What You Need:

→ Lemonade Base

01 - 4 cups cold filtered water
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine cold water, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly until the syrup dissolves completely.
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 achieves an even blue color throughout.
04 - Taste the lemonade and modify sweetness or acidity by adding more maple syrup or lemon juice as desired.
05 - Place ice cubes, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves into the pitcher or individual serving glasses. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The color alone stops conversations dead and makes people instantly curious
  • It's incredibly hydrating without any artificial flavors or weird aftertastes
  • You can whip it up in under ten minutes flat
02 -
  • Never add the spirulina powder directly to the lemonade or you will get stubborn clumps that refuse to dissolve
  • The drink may look slightly green at first but turns distinctly blue once fully incorporated
  • Spirulina can stain light colored clothing, so be extra careful while pouring
03 -
  • Invest in a small whisk rather than using a fork the spirulina dissolves much faster
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the natural flavors and provide electrolytes

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