SPARKING MAGIC LEMONADE PUNCH

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Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     beverage

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 lemons, plus lemon wedges, for serving
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flower tea leaves
2 to 3 liters sparkling water, chilled

Steps:

  • Make the lemonade syrup: Peel the lemons into long strips (try not to get too much of the white part, or pith, as it can be bitter) and set aside, then juice the lemons and strain out the seeds.
  • Place the juice, lemon peels and sugar into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to combine. When the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, until the mixture just barely starts to thicken, then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Make the butterfly pea flower tea: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add the tea leaves. Allow to steep for 15 minutes, then strain out the tea leaves and cool completely.
  • Make the punch: Mix the lemonade syrup and sparkling water in a large punch bowl (start with 2 liters and add more as necessary to taste). Put the butterfly pea flower tea in a pitcher, and place it next to the punch bowl, as well as bowls of lemon wedges and ice cubes and tall glasses.
  • Guests should put several ice cubes in a glass, then ladle the sparkling lemonade into the glass and squeeze a fresh lemon wedge over the top. Then pour about 1/8 cup of the butterfly pea flower tea over the top to see a magical color transformation!

adeleye olusanya
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This is the best lemonade punch recipe I've ever tried. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Leon Weekes
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I made this punch for a family reunion and everyone loved it. It was the perfect drink for a hot summer day.


Hasen Khan
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This punch is delicious! I love the way the lemon and lime flavors blend together.


Khanal dilu Khanal
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I've made this punch several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day.


JMK 7777
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This punch is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it at parties.


Sk sorob Mahmud
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I'm not a big fan of lemonade, but this punch was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Frank Genius
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This is the best lemonade punch I've ever had! I love the way the different flavors come together.


Amjad King
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I made this punch for my kids' birthday party and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was gone in no time.


Guri Sidhu
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This punch is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the addition of lemon-lime soda, it really makes it special.


Nomatemba Nyoni
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This lemonade punch was a huge hit at my summer party! It was so refreshing and flavorful, and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.