This versatile fruit also packs a healthy punch: Black and red grapes are rich in anthocyanins powerful antioxidants that may lower your risk of heart disease and cancer and boost brain power. By adding the kombucha last, we preserve its carbonation, making for a crisp and refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients
- 12 oz seedless black grapes (about 2 cups)
- ¾ cup water
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 (2-in) lemon rind strip
- Ice
- Frozen grapes
- 4 oz gin
- 16 oz kombucha
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
How to Make It
- Combine seedless black grapes, water, sugar, and lemon rind strip in a small saucepan over medium-high. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 14 minutes or until liquid is slightly syrupy, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Discard lemon rind.
- Place grape mixture in a blender; pulse until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve over a bowl, pressing gently to extract liquid; discard solids.
- To prepare each cocktail, fill each of 4 (8-oz) glasses with ice and, if desired, frozen grapes. Pour ⅓ cup grape mixture into each glass. Add 1 oz. gin and 4 oz. kombucha. Garnish with fresh rosemary.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 165 kcal Calories from Fat: 0 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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Trans Fat 0.0 g |
Sodium 7 mg 0% |
carbohydrates 26 g 20% |
Dietary Fiber 1 g 3% |
Sugars 21 g 23% |
Protein 1 g 2% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |