The Deep Purple Drink I Almost Did Not Make
I almost skipped this one because grapes felt too simple to be interesting. I was so wrong it was almost embarrassing. This blueberry lemonade turned out to be the richest, most velvety refreshing drink I have made all year.
Bold, Deep, and Completely Unexpectedly Gorgeous
The grape adds a jammy, wine-like sweetness that takes this blueberry lemonade somewhere truly special. That color alone is enough to make it the star of any table, like a blue punch that showed up dressed to impress. This is the suhere truly special. lic option that makes everyone stop and stare before they even take a sip.
What Goes Into This Beauty
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh purple grape juice or blended seedless grapes
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Halved grapes and lemon slices for garnish
Blueberry Grape Lemonade
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Blueberry Grape Lemonade blends juicy blueberries with rich grape juice and fresh lemon juice for a deep, bold, and refreshing drink. You get a stunning dark purple color and a sweet, complex flavor that makes every glass look and taste extraordinary.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup pure grape juice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup honey or simple syrup
2 cups cold water
1 cup ice
Blueberries and grape halves for garnish
Instructions
1. Blend blueberries until completely smooth
2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher
3. Add grape juice, lemon juice, honey, and cold water and stir well
4. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed
5. Add ice, garnish with blueberries and grape halves, and serve cold
Notes
Use 100 percent pure grape juice for the deepest, boldest flavor
Adjust honey based on the sweetness of your blueberries
Serve within 24 hours for the most vibrant color and taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
How to Make It Happen
- Blend blueberries with half a cup of cold water until completely smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing well to release all the juice.
- If using whole grapes, blend them separately and strain into the same pitcher.
- Add fresh lemon juice and honey or simple syrup and stir well to combine.
- Pour in the remaining cold water and mix thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Pour over ice and garnish with halved grapes and lemon slices before serving.
Ways to Serve and Switch It Up
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy, celebratory blue punch with gorgeous bubbles
- Freeze into ice pops for a deep purple summer treat kids absolutely love
- Serve in a punch bowl as a here truly special. nch for a baby shower recipe
- Add a sprig of fresh rosemary for an herby, sophisticated twist
- Swap honey for agave nectar for a lighter, more neutral sweetness
- If you love deep berry flavors, this blueberry blackberry lemonade
Pro Tips
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FAQs
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