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Violet Lemonade

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Violet lemonade is a variation on lemonade that many children enjoy due to its color-changing aspect. Wild violets, which are commonly found in many backyards, are full of anthocyanins. These special compounds responsible for the flower's purple color change to a pinkish color when mixed with an acid. While it may not seem to change the flavor much, this recipe is worth making once as a simple party trick to impress guests or children during mealtime.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wild violets, stems and leaves removed
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 cups cold water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Steep the violets in hot water for at least 10 minutes or until it turns a dark blue hue. Strain and reserve the liquid.
  2. 2
    Stir the sugar into the violet tea until dissolved to create a simple syrup.
  3. 3
    Combine the cold water with the lemon juice.
  4. 4
    Serve the lemon mixture over ice, and garnish with extra flowers. When ready to drink, pour the syrup into the lemon water and watch it turn from a dark blue to a bright pink color.
Category
Beverages

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Violet_Lemonade