Epcot’s Violet Lemonade – An International Flower & Garden Festival Favorite

This violet-infused lemonade is a favorite of festival-goers at Epcot!

You’re going to love the refreshing flavors in our homemade recipe for Disney’s violet lemonade!

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Have you ever been to the International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot?

It’s a popular reason many people visit Walt Disney World during the spring season!

The annual event happens every spring, drawing crowds from around the world with its beautifully lush gardens, impressive topiary displays, lively entertainment, and fresh flavors.

Special events at Disney often bring with them special food items and beverages. One such fresh flavor is a classic, making it one of the popular drinks from Epcot’s flower festival, is violet lemonade!

Found at the Pineapple Promenade outdoor kitchen booth, the festival favorite is a simple beverage that pairs both floral and fruity flavors, as the lemonade is infused with hints of violet.

Not only that, but it has a lovely purple hue that makes it feel extra-special. It’s a cool and refreshing beverage that’s perfect for a warm spring day at Epcot!

Grab a couple of funnel cakes and some violet lemonade, then enjoy a stroll around World Showcase!

Resources for Visiting Epcot:

• The Best Rides at Epcot
• Where to Have Breakfast at Epcot
• Best Epcot Quick-Service Restaurants

Homemade Violet Lemonade Like Epcot’s

But if you aren’t able to take a Disney vacation to visit Epcot any time soon, you can make your own at home!

Today, we’re sharing our homemade version of Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival’s violet lemonade.

Why, yes, I have been going to Disney World long enough that I still have my special edition Disney 25^th anniversary glasses. 😉

It’s always nice to have a few Disney recipes so you can enjoy the flavors of the parks, even from home.

Be sure to check out our list of the best Disney drink recipes you can make at home!

More Disney Inspired Recipes:

• How to Make Arepas from Encanto
• Tatooine Sunset Drink from Galaxy’s Edge
• Encanto Cupcakes
• Star Wars Blue Milk Recipe
• Non-Alcoholic Star Wars Drinks

What You Need for Making Disney’s Violet Lemonade

The only specialty ingredient you’ll need for this refreshing beverage is some violet syrup. That’s right, you don’t actually need any of the purple flowers!

I use the Monin brand of violet syrup, labeled “Le Sirop de Monin Violet.” You can find it here on Amazon for a very reasonable price. It’s basically a simple syrup enhanced with the flavor of violets.

It will last you for multiple batches of this lemonade, so it’s definitely worth the cost.

Since it’s a syrup, it’s already sweet, so you won’t even need to add sugar to your lemonade!

You’ll also need a good blender. I have this one, but there are definitely less expensive options available such as this ninja blender.

Since this copycat recipe is similar to a frozen violet lemonade, your blender needs to be able to crush ice.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Lemons
• Water
• Ice
• Violet Syrup

How to Make Violet Lemonade Like Epcot’s

It’s really easy to make this simple and refreshing drink. I just know you’ll love this easy violet lemonade recipe as a way to elevate even an ordinary day.

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Add to blender. First, you’ll add the lemon juice, water, and ice to the jar of a blender.

Then, add the violet syrup to the mix and watch the lovely purple hue develop. Close the lid tightly.

Blend. Next, you’ll blend until the ice is finely chopped to a slushie-like consistency.

Serve and enjoy. Give it a quick taste to see if you want to add a little more syrup or not. Then, pour into glasses (bonus points if you have Disney-themed glasses!) and serve!

You can garnish the rim of your glasses with lemon slices if you’d like. This perfect drink is a delicious way to enjoy a little taste of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival!

Notes and Adaptations:

• If you prefer a more pronounced purple color, feel free to add a small amount of dark purple food coloring, or a tiny bit of blue food coloring. I skip this step, since the violet syrup gives some violet color, but you can adjust to your liking.
•  You can adjust the sweetness by using more or less syrup.

Recommended Equipment:

• A powerful blender – I have this one, but there are less expensive options. You want one that will crush ice easily.
• Le Sirop de Monin Violet