Blushing Apple Julep
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Y’all are going to love this delightful little drink, my blushing apple julep. Crafted to perfection, this delightful concoction combines the crispness of a juicy apple with the invigorating zest of lemon and the freshness of mint. A symphony of colors and tastes awaits, making it the perfect choice for a sunny afternoon brunch or a cozy evening gathering with friends.
When was the last time you sat outside and sipped on something? When I was little, that was what folks did during their downtime. They’d drag a chair underneath a shade tree, pour a big glass of iced tea or lemonade and sit and sip as they visited.
You used to love company showing up because that meant you had an excuse to take a break from work! This weekend with all of the Derby talk, I got to thinking of blushing apple juleps and how much fun my family has sitting and chatting on the patio so I mixed us up a batch of these blushing ones and my kids were thrilled. This is one of their favorite fruity drinks and I usually make a double batch for us to sip on for a few days. Mixing these delicious concoctions up is as simple as pouring the juice in and stirring, so I do hope you get to try them soon! Once you have tried this make sure to try these other delicious drinks like Old-Fashioned Lemonade, Peach Lemonade or Tropical Pink Mocktail.
P.S. Unlike traditional juleps, this blushing apple julep is alcohol free and family friendly 🙂
You’ll need: Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice, Apple Juice, and a bit or Orange Juice
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Start by adding your orange juice to a pitcher.
Add in your apple juice.
Next add in your lemon juice.
Stir your mixture all up in preparation for the cherry juice.
Add 3-4 Tablespoons of Cherry Juice to make it blush, then stir.
Just like magic! It’s gorgeous, isn’t it!?
Place this in a refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.
Now, to make these all pretty when you’re ready to serve them here is what you’re going to do.
Grab a pretty glass cup, add ice, add your juice mixture, place you a couple mint leaves on the side and top with a maraschino cherry or two and…VOILA! Blushing Apple Juleps!
Recipe FAQs:
Can I use orange juice concentrate instead of fresh? Yes, you certainly can!
Can I add alcohol? I’m sure you can! I don’t think myself, so I’m not the best person to ask!
Check out these other non-alcoholic summery drinks:
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Apple Juice
- 1 Cup Orange Juice
- 1 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Jar Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
- Pour all juices into a 2 quart pitcher and stir well.
- Add in 3-4 Tablespoons of juice from jar of cherries and stir again. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice, with a cherry in each glass. Garnish with mint or Lemon Balm, if desired. Or just drink it and leave the plants in the yard!
It is a marketing tool to get people like me to buy the ridiculously priced six pack of small cans!! LOL This sounds yummy!
Hmmmm. . . you know, we are having a graduation party next week for my son and another guy at our church. This sounds like a perfect punch instead of the sherbet, pineapple juice, and 7-up punch that everyone makes. Thanks for the great idea!!
I hope y’all have a great party Gayle, such an exciting time in their lives!!!
This sounds so yummy. Can’t wait to try it!
I hope you like them Sandi!!
There is a pineapple juice in a bottle, but when you see how it looks you will be thankful for the can. I use at least half a can making Russian Tea. I make mine from scratch I can’t stand the taste of instant tea. I use brewed tea,and steep the spices in a coffee filter so I don’t have a residue in the pitcher. Cinnamon & cloves or use cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Then add pineapple and orange juice ( Equal amounts) Great hot or cold. The left over pineapple juice goes into a container with a lid. Been doing this for over 50 years.
Yum…I’m having this with my cornbread omelets tonight!
I hope you enjoy Britney!!! Have some for me!!
Christy,
The picture is so pretty. You are learning to be a food stylist (or whatever their called) really well! We have “Bee Balm” planted. Wonder if you can put that in tea?
Aww shucks, thank you so much Angela!! I don’t see why you couldn’t. Let me know if you try it and what you think.
I think this will make it to our family Mothers day cookout!
I hope y’all have a wonderful time and enjoy the recipe!!!