You can handle anything if magic fashioned it. Life is full of challenges and obstacles that can seem daunting and overwhelming. However, with the right mindset and perspective, anything can be overcome. The idea that magic fashioned anything suggests that there is a greater force at work, one that has the power to create and shape our lives. This concept gives a sense of hope and empowerment, knowing that no matter what life throws at us, we have the ability to handle it. Magic brings to mind a sense of wonder and awe.
Magic brings to mind a sense of wonder and awe. It is a force that defies explanation, yet has the ability to transform and create. Similarly, life can often be mysterious and unpredictable.
Magic Butterfly Pea Lemonade
This magical color-changing lemonade gets it’s natural color from the butterfly pea flower, changing from rich blue to vibrant magenta right before your very eyes!
Do you believe in magic?
Like most magic tricks, this one is based resoundingly in science. That doesn’t detract from the fun and amazement of it, however. Never before has lemonade been so gosh darn fun.
I call it magic butterfly lemonade or amazing color-changing lemonade, but you could also call it unicorn lemonade if you’re into that sort of thing (I think Starbucks had a secret version of this on their menu along with those ghastly unicorn frappicinnos, the difference is this version is completely natural.)
You heard me: there is nothing artificial about the color of this lemonade.
The magic in this recipe comes from a little blue flower native to Southeast Asia called the butterfly pea.
Tea made from these flowers starts out a rich, sapphire blue. Hard to believe, actually, that something that blue can come from nature (how many other truly blue foods are there? Not many.)
When the pH of the blue tea is changed, in this case with the addition of lemon juice, it transforms into a vibrant magenta.
To make this magic lemonade, you’ll need to get your hands on some dried butterfly pea flowers. These are steeped along with sugar and hot water to make a vibrant blue sugar syrup, which makes up half the final lemonade. The other half is simply lemon juice and water.
The magic color changing effect comes when these two components are mixed: the blue tea turns purple and eventually magenta the more acid is added.
But how does it work, exactly?
(Click through to find out… plus a video so you can see the magic in action!)
Well, this little blue flower contains a high concentration of a blue-violent plant pigment called anthocyanin; the color of this pigment depends on the acidity of its environment. It starts out blue, and slowly changes to purple and then magenta the more acidic its environment. (Conversely, if you added a base liquid to the tea the color would change to green and even to yellow around pH 13/14… but that doesn’t make for very good drinking). Red cabbage actually has similar compounds, and a ‘tea’ made from steeped red cabbage would make a similar magic lemonade. But who wants to drink red cabbage lemonade? Blech.
Butterfly pea tea, on the other hand, really doesn’t taste like much, slightly earthy and woody not unlike a mild green tea. Here, however, any subtle flavors it may impart are readily masked by the tart lemon juice. We’re really only using it for its color… although, apparently they’re good for you too. Rich in natural antioxidants, the butterfly pea plant is said to improve blood circulation and eye health as well as nourish skin and hair, one reason why it is so prevalent in Southeast Asia in both food and beauty products.
I love the natural gradient that forms when the lemon hits the syrup, but you’ll need to stir it before drinking (otherwise you’ll be drinking straight up sugar syrup in the bottom of the glass followed by tart unsweetened lemonade). Just stir until the entire glass is solid magenta, then enjoy!
Magic aside, I’m kind of obsessed with the natural coloring possibilities. Butterfly pea flowers are also available in powdered form as well as liquid extracts, and could be added just about anything to impart a gorgeous blue hue. Sticky rice? Pasta dough? Ice cream? My mind is going a mile a minute right about now thinking of all the blue possibilities. Needless to say, you can probably expect some more blue foods around these parts in the near future.
Whether you call it magic butterfly lemonade, amazing color-changing lemonade, or unicorn lemonade (if you’re into that sort of thing — I think Starbucks had a secret unicorn lemonade on their menu along with those ghastly unicorn frappuccinos. The difference, of course, is that this version is completely natural) I think we can all agree this is quite possibly the prettiest (and most entertaining) lemonade ever.
This is one of those recipes that is hard to describe in still pictures alone, so I put together a little video so you can experience the magic for yourself! Enjoy!
This recipe makes about 6 cups/48 ounces of lemonade, but can easily be scaled up or down for a crowd.
If you’re making a big batch for a party, I recommend keeping the two components in separate pitchers until ready to serve, and let guests pour their own to experience the magic first hand. Because, let’s face it, premixing would ruin all the fun. Adults and children alike will watch in awe as their lemonade transforms from brilliant blue to vibrant pink right before their very eyes. Abracadabra!
I'm finna talk about my mama if y'all don't mind / I was three years old, when you and I moved to the Chi / Late December, harsh winter gave me a cold / You fixed me up something that was good for my soul / Famous homemade chicken soup, can I have another bowl?
We may find ourselves faced with situations that seem impossible to overcome. However, just as magic has the power to shape and create, we too are capable of shaping our own lives. We have the power to choose how we respond to challenges and obstacles. We can harness our inner strength and resilience to navigate through difficult times. The idea that magic fashioned anything also speaks to the concept of destiny. It suggests that our experiences and circumstances are not random, but rather part of a greater plan. This belief can provide comfort and reassurance, especially during times of hardship. It reminds us that everything happens for a reason, and that there is a purpose to our struggles. Ultimately, the main idea behind "you can handle anything if magic fashioned it" is that we have the ability to overcome any challenge or obstacle that comes our way. By embracing a positive and resilient mindset, we can harness our own inner magic to navigate through difficult times. Life may be unpredictable and mysterious, but with the right perspective, we can handle anything that comes our way..
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