A purple punch is not only a pretty mocktail but one of the tastiest ones you’ll swear by for its deliciousess. Filled with the goodness of blueberries and mint leaves, this is a drink every one of your guests and friends will adore!
Purple punch is an easy-to-make drink with blueberries, mint leaves, red bull and lemonade which makes it a combination of tangy and sweet. And who said mocktails have to have alcohol in them? Make this purple punch in a few monutes in your kitchen, it’s all you need after a tiring day!
Health Benefits:
- Mints are a good source of protein, niacin, phosphorus, thiamine, vitamin B6, zinc and a very very good source of vitamin A, dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate, riboflavin, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, etc.
- Mint leaves are great at improving digestion and aiding weight loss!
- Consuming mint leaves during nausea can cease it.
- Mint leaves are also known to reduce digestion, headache, and fatigue.
- Blueberries are one of the most nutrients-filled berries you’ll find. They contain fiber, vitamin c, vitamin k, and manganese. Blueberries contain compounds Flavonoids which work against DNA damage thus preventing aging and cancer.
Ingredients
6 blueberries, a few more for garnishing
5 mint leaves, a few more for garnishing
3 lime wheels, a few more for garnishing
Red Bull purple edition, preferably sugarfree
1 glass - lemonade
Ice cubes
How To Make Purple Punch
- In a glass, add 4 parts of red bull purple edition to 1 part of freshly made lemonade.
- Stir the mixture well until they blend in well.
- Add muddled mint leaves, blueberries and lemon wheels to the mixture. Mix well.
- Top it off with ice and for garnishing add mint leaves, blueberries, and lemon wheels.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your summer with this pretty drink.
Trivia:
- The U.S.A is the largest producer of blueberries. And North America produces almost 90% of the World’s blueberry production. Blueberries are the state fruit of New Jersey officially.
- Surprisingly, there are 18 species in the mint family! Mints best grow in moist soils and wet environments.
- The mint leaves contain some compounds like menthol and pulegone which are the reason behind the cooling effect and aroma of the leaves!