Blue Spirulina Lemonade (Printable Version)

Vibrant blue citrus beverage with spirulina, fresh lemon juice, and natural sweetener. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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 room temperature water

→ Garnish

06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Ice cubes

# How to Make It:

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.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon acidity to preference.
05 - Add ice cubes, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves to pitcher or individual glasses. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The color alone makes people stop scrolling and ask what on earth they're drinking
  • It's somehow both a conversation starter and genuinely refreshing on hot days
02 -
  • If the spirulina clumps, whisk it longer with warm water before adding to the pitcher
  • Blue spirulina can stain light colored clothes so maybe dont wear your favorite white shirt while making this
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt brightens all the flavors and helps replace electrolytes on hot days
  • Use a glass pitcher if possible so guests can see the color before they even take a sip

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