Homemade Purple Haze Juice | Butterfly Pea & Lavender Drink Inspired by First Watch
- Brandon Ahmaud
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
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Sometimes inspiration hits in unexpected places.
One day, I stopped by First Watch with my laptop to get some work done and grab a light drink. As I was scrolling through their menu, a drink called Purple Haze caught my attention. It sounded refreshing and unique — made with butterfly pea flower, lavender, lemon, and cane sugar.
It tasted good, but I couldn’t help thinking I could make it cleaner. No processed sugars, just whole ingredients that bring out color and flavor straight from nature.
Reimagining the Purple Haze
Instead of using cane sugar, I turned to honey crisp apples and key lime. When juiced together, they deliver natural sweetness with a balanced tang — close to what cane sugar and lemon create, but without the crash or refined sugar spike.
To make the base, I used my Kuvings AUTO10 PLUS juicer — one of my daily tools in the kitchen. It’s efficient, easy to clean, and powerful enough to handle everything from leafy greens to fibrous fruits.
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What Makes Butterfly Pea and Lavender Special
Both butterfly pea flower and lavender bring more than just beauty to this recipe.
Rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, butterfly pea flower supports healthy skin and focus. It helps protect cells from oxidative stress and gives this drink its deep blue color that transforms into vibrant purple when mixed with lime.
Lavender carries a calming aroma and contains natural compounds that help relax the mind and body. It pairs beautifully with citrus and floral teas, making this blend soothing yet refreshing.
No caffeine. No artificial color. Just natural calm and focus in a glass.
Ingredients
5 honey crisp apples (or sugar bee apples)
2 key limes
1 thumb of ginger
1–2 tablespoons butterfly pea flowers
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your herbal infusion
Add butterfly pea flowers and lavender buds to a 32oz mason jar filled with room-temperature spring water (or distilled water if preferred). Let it sit overnight or for at least two hours. You’ll notice the water turning a blueish-purple hue with a light floral scent. I suggest chilling it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
Step 2: Juice your produce
Start with the key limes in your juicer. I use the Kuvings AUTO10 juicer — this helps reduce oxidation when you juice your apples next. Then add the apples and ginger. The mix will come out crisp, bright, and slightly sweet.
Step 3: Combine and watch the magic
You can use half apple-lime-ginger juice and half butterfly pea-lavender tea, or go with two-thirds juice and one-third tea — it all depends on how sweet or subtle you prefer your drink. Play around with the ratios to find your balance.
For an extra touch, add ice cubes before pouring. The lavender tends to rise to the top, creating a beautiful contrast between the purple tea and golden-green juice. Without ice, the colors will instantly fuse.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy
No refined sugar needed. The apples bring just enough sweetness to balance the herbal blend. You can enjoy it over ice, or chilled from the fridge.
Why You’ll Love This Drink
Naturally colorful — no dyes or additives
Sweetened entirely by fresh fruit
Packed with antioxidants and calming compounds
Quick to make with minimal cleanup
Perfect for hydration, focus, and relaxation
Final Thoughts
The color alone will stop you in your tracks, but the real magic is how it makes you feel — centered, calm, and refreshed.
If you try this recipe, drop a comment or tag me @BrandonAhmaud on Instagram or YouTube and share how your Purple Haze turned out.
Until next time — Peace God.
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