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The Tropical Butterfly Refresher: Your New Go-To Summer Drink!
Samantha Jones

The Tropical Butterfly Refresher

A vibrant, non-alcoholic tropical mocktail with a magical color-changing effect. Fresh white grape and guava blend with passionfruit for a sweet-tart balance, enhanced by popping boba and topped with butterfly pea tea for a stunning blue-to-purple transition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Starbucks Copycat Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water (first batch)
  • 3/4 cup white grape juice
  • 3/4 cup guava syrup
  • 1 cup passionfruit pulp
  • 3 tbsp citric acid
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups water (second batch)
  • 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers
  • Ice cubes
  • Popping boba (mango or pineapple flavor, optional)

Method
 

  1. Steep 2 cups water with 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers in a heatproof pitcher for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Strain the butterfly pea tea and chill in the refrigerator.
  3. In a separate pitcher, mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup white grape juice, 3/4 cup guava syrup, 1 cup passionfruit pulp, 3 tbsp citric acid, and 3 tbsp sugar until fully combined.
  4. Fill glasses halfway with chilled tropical base.
  5. Pour chilled butterfly pea tea over the base, allowing the layers to blend gradually.
  6. Add ice cubes and top with popping boba if using.
  7. Serve immediately for the full color-changing experience.

Notes

Butterfly pea tea is sensitive to acidity—the citrus in your base will shift its color from blue to purple.
Adjust sweetness by tasting and adding more sugar if desired.
Popping boba can be omitted if unavailable.
Prepare the butterfly pea tea up to 24 hours in advance and store refrigerated.