Blue Spirulina Lemonade (Printable)
A refreshing blue lemonade made with spirulina, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup. Ready in 10 minutes, this stunning drink is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for hot days.
# 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
→ 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:
01 - In a large pitcher, combine cold water, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir well until syrup is completely dissolved.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk blue spirulina powder with 1/2 cup room temperature water until fully dissolved and smooth.
03 - Pour spirulina mixture into lemonade base and stir until evenly colored throughout.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as desired to balance flavors.
05 - Add ice cubes, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves to pitcher or serving glasses.
06 - Serve immediately while chilled for best presentation and flavor.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The vibrant blue color makes everyone pause and smile before even taking a sip
- Its naturally refreshing without any artificial food dyes or complicated techniques
02 -
- Always dissolve the spirulina in room temperature water first, or you'll end up with stubborn clumps that won't blend
- Blue spirulina is completely different from the green variety, which has a much stronger taste
03 -
- Make the spirulina mixture in a clear glass bowl so you can see when all the powder has dissolved
- If you're making this for a crowd, double the spirulina mixture separately and keep it on hand for quick refills