Description
Experience the sweet nostalgia of homemade grape juice with this easy recipe. Bursting with fruity flavor, this vibrant beverage is perfect for any occasion—from sunny picnics to cozy nights in. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a delightful drink that brings back cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh grapes (red or green)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the grapes thoroughly under cool water, removing stems and blemished fruit.
- Blend the cleaned grapes in a blender until liquefied, about 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher to remove skins and seeds.
- Mix the strained juice with water (1 part juice to 1 part water) and stir in sugar and lemon juice if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving over ice, garnished with fresh mint if you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg