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First Watch Purple Haze Recipe

First Watch Purple Haze Recipe

I love making this refreshing purple haze drink at home because it looks beautiful and tastes light and fruity. Fresh apple juice, citrus, ginger, and butterfly pea flower tea create a naturally vibrant purple drink with gentle floral notes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Beverages, Drinks, Juice
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Honeycrisp Apples Cored and chopped
  • 2 Key Limes Peeled if needed
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger For mild spice
  • 1 –2 tbsp Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers Creates blue-purple color
  • 1 tsp Dried Culinary Lavender Adds floral aroma
  • 4 cups Spring Water For herbal infusion
  • As needed Ice Cubes Optional for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Juicer Cold press or centrifugal juicer
  • 1 Mason Jar (32 oz) For herbal infusion
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer To strain flowers
  • 1 Cutting board For preparing fruits
  • 1 Sharp knife To slice apples and ginger
  • 1 Measuring spoons For accurate measurements
  • 1 Mixing Pitcher To combine tea and juice
  • 1 Serving Glasses For serving

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Add the butterfly pea flowers and lavender buds to a 32-ounce mason jar. Fill the jar with room-temperature water and seal with the lid. Shake gently to distribute the herbs.
    First Watch Purple Haze Recipe
Step 2
  1. Place the jar in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to steep for at least 1–2 hours or overnight. The water will turn a deep blue color with a light floral aroma.
    First Watch Purple Haze Recipe
Step 3
  1. Wash the apples, limes, and ginger thoroughly. Core the apples and cut them into smaller pieces that fit into your juicer.
    First Watch Purple Haze Recipe
Step 4
  1. Juice the limes first, followed by the apples and ginger. This creates a fresh fruit juice base with natural sweetness and a little spice.
    First Watch Purple Haze Recipe
Step 5
  1. Remove the herbal infusion from the refrigerator and strain it through a fine mesh strainer into a clean pitcher to remove the flowers.
    First Watch Purple Haze Recipe
Step 6
  1. Combine the fresh apple-lime-ginger juice with the butterfly pea tea in a mixing pitcher. Start with a 50/50 ratio and stir gently. The drink will change to a vibrant purple color.
    First Watch Purple Haze Recipe
Step 7
  1. Fill glasses with ice if desired and pour the drink into the glasses. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing floral citrus flavor.
    First Watch Purple Haze Recipe

Notes

I like to prepare the butterfly pea and lavender tea ahead of time so the drink comes together quickly in the morning. You can adjust the ratio of juice and tea depending on how sweet or herbal you want the drink. The herbal infusion can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days, while the fresh juice is best used within one day for the freshest taste.