Witch Sparkle Lemonade Mix (Printer-Friendly)
A vibrant blend of lemonade, grape juice, and fizzy soda creating a bright purple, refreshing beverage.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Beverages
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2 cups store-bought lemonade
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1 cup 100% red grape juice
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1 cup lemon-lime soda
→ Fresh Produce
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Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
→ Additives
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Small dab red gel food coloring
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Small dab blue gel food coloring
→ Garnish
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Ice cubes
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Lemon slices
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Halloween party straws (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
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Pour 2 cups lemonade and 1 cup red grape juice into a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors and create a rich purple base.
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Stir in 1 cup lemon-lime soda for effervescence. Optionally, squeeze in juice from half a lemon to intensify tartness.
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Using a toothpick, add small dabs of red and blue gel food coloring into the pitcher. Stir gently after each addition until the desired vibrant purple hue is achieved, avoiding overdarkening.
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Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the sparkling lemonade over the ice, garnish with lemon slices, and optionally add Halloween-themed straws. Serve immediately to preserve fizz and color vibrancy.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Chill all liquid ingredients before mixing to maintain maximum carbonation and prevent excessive dilution from melting ice.
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Add food coloring incrementally using a toothpick to ensure consistent, vibrant color without muddiness.
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For a layered effect, pour lemonade and grape juice over ice, then slowly add lemon-lime soda just before serving.