Cranberry Butterfly

Here’s a recipe for a Cranberry Butterfly, a refreshing and slightly tart mocktail (or cocktail if you like), often inspired by the beautiful purple hue from butterfly pea flower tea and the tartness of cranberry. It’s visually striking and easy to make.

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🌺 Cranberry Butterfly Drink Recipe

🧊 Ingredients (1 serving)

• 1/2 cup (120ml) cranberry juice (100% juice or sweetened, your choice)

• 1/2 cup (120ml) chilled butterfly pea flower tea

• 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1–2 teaspoons simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

• Ice cubes

• Lime wheel or mint sprig (for garnish, optional)

🫖 Optional: Butterfly Pea Tea Instructions

If you don’t have ready-made tea:

• Steep 1 tsp dried butterfly pea flowers or 1 butterfly pea tea bag in 1/2 cup hot water for 5–7 minutes until deep blue.

• Cool completely before using.

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🍹 Instructions

1. Prepare Butterfly Pea Tea:
   Brew and chill the butterfly pea tea if not using pre-made. It should be a vibrant blue.

2. Mix Cranberry Base:
   In a shaker or glass, combine cranberry juice, lime juice, and sweetener. Stir or shake well.

3. Layer the Drink:

   • Fill a tall glass with ice.

   • Pour the cranberry mixture over the ice.

   • Slowly pour the chilled butterfly pea tea over the back of a spoon so it gently layers on top.

4. Garnish & Serve:
   Garnish with a lime wheel or mint. Serve immediately with a straw or stir if desired.