Content Summary
Grapes are nature’s gift to humankind. Not only do they provide us with a sweet treat when eaten fresh, but they also make for a delicious and healthy juice.
From breakfast to dinner, grape juice can be enjoyed any time of the day. Check out the benefits below, followed by 4 recipes for green, red, white, and purple grape juices!
Benefits Of Grape Juice
Grape juice is a good source of Vitamins A and C, which helps keep your immune system strong.
Additionally, it contains potassium which helps control blood pressure and heart rate. It also contains antioxidants that help protect against free radicals in the body that can cause aging and cancer.
Finally, it has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the body.
In addition to these potential health benefits, many people enjoy the taste of grape juice because it's sweet yet tart—it's a great way to quench your thirst!
How to Make Grape Juice
Making grape juice is quite simple! All you need are grapes (preferably organic), sugar or honey, a juicer or blender, or food processor, a cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer, and a pot.
- First, wash and rinse off your grapes and remove any stems or leaves.
- If you have a juicer at home then all you need to do is insert the grapes into the juicer and let it do its magic.
- If you don’t have a juicer then you can use a blender instead; just add water to your grapes before blending them until they become smooth.
- Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or muslin cloth before drinking to remove any pulp from the mixture.
1. Green Grape Juice
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless green grapes
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by blending green grapes with water, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Strain through cheesecloth into the pot. Add honey or sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
2. Red Grape Juice
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless red grapes
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Repeat the same process as green grape juice.
- Let cool before serving.
3. White Grape Juice
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless white grapes
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Repeat the same process as green grape juice.
- Let cool before serving.
4. Purple Grape Juice
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless purple grapes
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Repeat the same process as green grape juice.
- Let cool before serving.
Grape Juice Cocktails
If grape juice is just too much of a good thing, grape juice cocktails are another way to enjoy the sweet flavor.
Try mixing grape juice with sparkling water for an extra special treat! You can add white wine or hard liquor such as vodka or rum to grape juice, as well.
Making Grape Wine
Making grape wine is another fun way to use grape juice. All you need is grape juice, yeast, and some basic wine-making equipment to get started!
- First, mix your grape juice with the yeast in a fermentation vessel. Add sugar or honey if desired.
- After two weeks of fermenting, press the grape skins to extract the grape wine.
- Finally, bottle or cask the grape wine and let it age for up to 6 months before enjoying it!
Tips & Tricks
- Use organic grapes whenever possible to get the best flavor and health benefits.
- If you don't have a juicer, try using a blender instead.
- Adding honey or sugar will make grape juice sweeter.
- Adding ice to blend with the fruit for a refreshing drink.
Whether you're looking for an antioxidant boost or just want something tasty to drink on a hot summer day, grape juice can be an excellent choice!
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