The Deep Pink Drink That Stopped Me in My Tracks
I blended strawberries and grapes together on a whim one lazy afternoon with zero expectations. What poured out was the most stunning deep pink purple drink I had ever seen come out of my blender. This strawberry grape drink has been one of my favorite things to make with strawberries ever since that beautiful surprise.
Bold, Fruity, and Deeply Refreshing
This is one of those strawberry recipes easy enough to throw together in five minutes flat. It is rich, naturally sweet, and so deeply colored it looks like a fancy boutique refresher drink without any of the fancy price tag. Among all strawberry drinks, this bold and beautiful grape infused refresher is the one that always gets the most compliments.
What You Need
- 2 cups fresh ripe strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup red or purple grapes seedless
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice
- Fresh strawberry slices and halved grapes for garnish
Let’s Make It
- Add strawberries, grapes, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the blender.
- Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and vibrant.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove seeds and skin.
- Add cold water to the pitcher and stir everything together well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey or sugar if needed.
- Pour over ice into tall glasses and garnish with strawberry slices and halved grapes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy every gorgeous deep pink sip.
Fun Ways to Switch It Up
- Swap red grapes for green grapes for a lighter and more delicate flavor profile
- Add sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy and festive strawberry refresher version
- Blend with two cups of ice for a gorgeous thick and frosty slushie style drink
- Add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher for a cool and refreshing herby contrast to the deep berry flavors
- Make a large batch in a glass dispenser for the most stunning deep pink strawberry drinks party display
- Add a small splash of vanilla extract for a subtle warmth that rounds out all the fruit flavors beautifully
- Freeze into popsicle molds for the most deeply colored and delicious frozen berry treats of the summer
Pro Tips
- Always use dark red or deep purple grapes for the richest and most stunning color in your finished strawberry grape drink
- Straining the blended mixture thoroughly removes all grape skins and seeds for the smoothest and most beautiful deep pink refresher drinks result
- Fresh lemon juice is essential here because it lifts and brightens all the deep berry flavors and stops the drink from tasting too heavy or flat
- Dissolve your sweetener in warm water first to make a quick simple syrup for the most evenly and smoothly sweetened drink every time
- Chill your pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the coldest and most refreshing experience possible
- Always taste and adjust the sweet and tart balance before serving because grapes vary enormously in their natural sugar content from bunch to bunch
FAQs
How long does this strawberry grape drink stay fresh?
Your homemade strawberry grape drink stays fresh for up to 3 days refrigerated in a sealed pitcher while keeping its deep color and bold fruity flavor. Stir well before serving since fruit pulp settles at the bottom.
Can I use frozen strawberries and frozen grapes?
Yes, both frozen strawberries and frozen grapes work beautifully and are convenient year-round options. Thaw slightly before blending for smoothest results, or blend fully frozen with extra ice for a thick, frosty slushie version.
Which type of grapes work best in this drink?
Dark red or deep purple Concord-style grapes give the most stunning color and boldest grape flavor. Any seedless red or purple grape works well, while green grapes give lighter color and more subtle flavor.
How do I make this into a large party refresher drink?
Triple or quadruple the recipe, pour into a large glass dispenser or punch bowl, and add 2 bottles of sparkling water for fizz. Float fresh strawberry slices and whole grapes on top for a dramatic party centerpiece.
Can I skip the straining step?
Yes, skip straining if you prefer a thicker, more rustic drink with more body and texture. However, straining gives the smoothest, most beautiful deep pink color that makes this one of the most impressive refresher drinks to serve.
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Strawberry Grape Drink
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Strawberry Grape Drink blends sweet strawberries with rich grape juice for a bold, fruity refreshment. It tastes smooth, colorful, and perfect for simple summer sipping.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
1 cup grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups cold water
1 cup ice
Strawberry slices and grapes for garnish
Instructions
1. Blend the strawberries until smooth
2. Combine grape juice, sugar, and cold water in a pitcher
3. Stir in the strawberry puree
4. Add ice, garnish, and serve cold
Notes
Use 100 percent grape juice for stronger flavor
Strain the puree if you want a lighter drink
Serve chilled for the best taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Some Flavor Combinations Just Feel Like Magic
This strawberry grape drink is proof that the most unexpected combinations often create the most memorable and delicious results. Sweet ripe strawberries and bold juicy grapes were absolutely made to share a glass together. I love making this one when I want something that feels a little more special and a little more dramatic than your everyday fruit drink. Go blend yourself the most gorgeous deep pink glass of this beautiful homemade strawberry grape refresher right now and enjoy every single rich and fruity sip! 🍓🍇
