Purple Cabbage & Blueberry Wellness Drink
🧾 Ingredients
½ medium red cabbage, chopped
1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 cups water
1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
3–4 additional cups cold water
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Wash the cabbage and blueberries thoroughly.
Place the cabbage, blueberries, hibiscus flowers, ginger (if using), and 2 cups of water in a large pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Stir in the lemon juice and honey until dissolved.
Add the remaining cold water and mix well.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
🧊 Storage
Store in clean glass bottles or jars.
Keep refrigerated for up to 4–5 days.
Shake well before serving.
🥤 Serving
Serve cold over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.
Yield: About 2 liters