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Step-by-Step Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Wash the purple cabbage thoroughly and chop it into large pieces. Rinse the blueberries and lemons well.

Step 2: Simmer the Cabbage

Pour the water into a large saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil. Add the chopped purple cabbage and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water develops a rich purple color.

Step 3: Add the Blueberries

Stir the blueberries into the hot cabbage mixture and continue simmering for another 5–7 minutes until the berries soften and release their juices.

Step 4: Add Ginger (Optional)

If using fresh ginger, stir it into the mixture during the final few minutes of cooking for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 5: Strain

Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher and carefully pour the mixture through it, pressing gently on the fruit and cabbage to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

Step 6: Cool

Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature before stirring in the fresh lemon juice. The lemon juice may naturally brighten the drink’s color.

Step 7: Sweeten

Taste the drink and stir in honey or maple syrup if desired. Mix until fully dissolved.

Step 8: Chill

Transfer the drink to a pitcher or bottles and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.

Step 9: Serve

Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled drink over the ice. Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves before serving.

Tips & Notes

 

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