Blue Spirulina Lemonade (Printable)

A vibrant blue beverage combining fresh lemon juice with natural spirulina for a stunning, refreshing drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Lemonade Base

01 - 4 cups cold filtered water
02 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
03 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave syrup, adjust to taste

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Combine cold water, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly until syrup dissolves completely.
02 - Whisk blue spirulina powder with room temperature water in a small bowl until fully dissolved and smooth.
03 - Pour spirulina mixture into lemonade base. Stir until color distributes evenly throughout the pitcher.
04 - Taste lemonade and modify sweetness or acidity by adding more maple syrup or lemon juice as preferred.
05 - Place ice cubes, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves into pitcher or individual glasses. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The stunning blue color makes everyone do a double take and immediately ask what's in it
  • It strikes that perfect balance between tart lemon and gentle sweetness without any artificial dyes
02 -
  • Blue spirulina is completely different from the green stuff and tastes much milder almost imperceptible actually
  • The color intensifies over time so don't panic if it looks light blue at first
03 -
  • A pinch of sea salt rounds out the flavors and adds natural electrolytes
  • If the spirulina taste comes through too strongly add a splash more maple syrup

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