Description
A refreshing and unique blue salt drink, perfect for hydration with a burst of flavor from the infusion of natural blue salt, citrus, and mint.
Ingredients
Authentic Persian blue salt – ½ to 1 teaspoon
Filtered water or plant-based milk – 1 cup (room temperature or chilled)
Lemon or lime juice – a few drops
Honey or maple syrup (optional) – 1 teaspoon
Fresh mint leaves (optional) – 2–3 leaves
For butterfly‑pea flower finishing salt (yields ≈1 cup)
Sea salt (coarse or flaky) – ¾ cup
Dried butterfly‑pea flowers – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
1. 1. Start by preparing the blue salt drink. Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of authentic Persian blue salt to a small glass or cup.
2. 2. Pour in 1 cup of filtered water or plant-based milk, at room temperature or chilled.
3. 3. Add a few drops of lemon or lime juice for brightness.
4. 4. If desired, sweeten the drink with 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
5. 5. Garnish with 2–3 fresh mint leaves for a cooling finish.
6. 6. Stir the ingredients with a spoon or whisk until the salt is dissolved and everything is mixed well.
7. 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
For the butterfly‑pea flower finishing salt:
1. In a food processor or blender, combine ¾ cup of coarse or flaky sea salt with 1 tablespoon of dried butterfly‑pea flowers.
2. Blend until the flowers are incorporated into the salt, creating a beautiful blue-colored mixture.
3. Store the butterfly‑pea flower salt in an air-tight jar for later use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Persian