Description
This non-alcoholic Halloween punch is a refreshing and festive beverage made with blended fresh and frozen berries, lemon juice, and sparkling water, sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Perfect for parties and gatherings, it offers a fruity, light, and bubbly treat that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 pound strawberries (456 g), mostly thawed if frozen
- ¼ cup blueberries (45 g), fresh preferred for color
- ½ cup grapes (115 g), red or purple
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 cups cold sparkling water (710 ml)
Instructions
- Blend the fruit: Combine strawberries, blueberries, grapes, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. If needed, add a small amount of water to ease blending, but avoid using sparkling water at this stage to keep bubbles intact.
- Add maple syrup: Add the maple syrup to the blender and blend for just one more second to incorporate.
- Mix with sparkling water: Pour the blended fruit mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in the cold sparkling water gently just before serving to maintain lightness and volume without losing too much carbonation.
- Serve and store: Serve the punch immediately for best freshness and bubbliness. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use cold sparkling water to preserve carbonation and keep the punch chilled.
- Fresh blueberries provide better color, but frozen can be used if preferred darker.
- The punch is best enjoyed immediately due to the sparkling water losing fizziness over time.
- If using a regular blender, adding a small amount of cold water can help blend the fruit more smoothly before adding syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
