Blushing Apple Julep

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

• Glass Measuring cup
• Glass Pitcher

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: 

How to Make Cold Brew at Home

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Peach Lemonade

Tropical Pink Mocktail

Blushing Apple Juleps

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Servings: 0

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!

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