This mocktail is refreshing and beautifying, it’s made with butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) and Schisandra/Schizandra berry (Schisandra chinensis), both ancient herbs used in Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. This is filled with nourishing ingredients with restorative effects, to support hair, skin, hormones, and immunity system, amongst many other benefits.
Vibrant Mocktail
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder
240 ml (1 cup) iced tea
240 ml (1 cup) sparkling water, chilled (or kombucha), more if needed
120 ml (4 Oz) Schisandra-raspberry simple syrup
60 ml (2 Oz) fresh lemon juice
orange slices, for garnish
Yield: Makes 2-4 servings
Special equipment: Coupe glasses, cocktail shaker with lid, jigger, spoon, mesh strainer, or julep strainer. And mixing glass (optional).
Method:
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1. Mix everything except the sparkling water in a shaker filled with two or three extra-large ice cubes.
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2. Shake well for 20-30 seconds.
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3. Strain and fill glasses just over half full. Then, top off with sparkling water.
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4. Garnish each glass with an orange slice.
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Notes: Substitutions:
1. Feel free to use the same amount of simple syrup with raspberry jam, if you don’t have Schisandra berries.
2. You can freshly brew tea if you don’t have iced tea already available.
Ref. Butterfly Pea Powder (1) (2), (3), Schisandra Berry (1), (2)
