A beautiful deep-purple homemade drink made with red cabbage, blueberries, lemon, honey, and mint. It can be served chilled over ice and makes a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped red/purple cabbage
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon, sliced or juiced
- 2–3 tbsp honey, to taste
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup cold water, optional, for adjusting consistency
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Lemon slices and fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Wash the purple cabbage thoroughly and chop it into small pieces.
- Blend: Add cabbage, blueberries, and 4 cups water to a blender. Blend until the mixture is well broken down.
- Strain: Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher. Press gently with a spoon to extract the liquid.
- Add lemon: Stir in fresh lemon juice.
- Sweeten: Add honey gradually and stir until dissolved. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour in the purple drink.
- Garnish: Add a lemon slice and a few mint leaves.
✨ Optional
For a stronger blueberry flavor, add another ½ cup blueberries. For a lighter drink, mix with additional cold water.
Q&A
Q: Can I make it without honey?
Yes. You can leave it unsweetened or adjust the sweetness to your preference.
Q: Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Yes, but fresh lemon juice gives a brighter flavor.
Q: How long does it last?
Keep refrigerated in a clean, covered container and use within 2–3 days. Shake or stir before serving.
Q: Can I serve it warm?
It is best served chilled over ice.
Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Thaw them first or blend them directly for an extra-cold drink.
Quick Recipe
Prep: 10 min | Chill: 1 hour | Yield: About 4–5 cups
Purple cabbage + blueberries + lemon + honey + mint = a gorgeous homemade purple drink!