Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade
Add a touch of magic to your day with Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade! This stunning drink shifts from deep blue to vibrant purple with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Lightly earthy and perfectly refreshing, it’s as fun to make as it is to sip, ideal for cozy afternoons or colorful gatherings. Pickup Butterfly Pea Flowers at the Veggi Co-Op table at any weekly market!
Ingredients
- 3 cups warm water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dried butterfly pea flowers
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 3 cups ice
- 3 cups soda water
- Lemon & rosemary for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Pour warm water into a cup. Add the butterfly pea flowers & stir or soak for a few minutes until the color is strong. Add more flowers if necessary.
- Strain the butterfly pea tea with a mesh strainer.
- Add the sugar to the butterfly pea tea & stir until fully dissolved.
- Mix lemon juice with sweetend butterfly pea tea.
- Fill the glasses with ice.
- Pour the lemonade over ice, up to about half of each glass.
- Fill the rest of each galss with soda water & enjoy.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.