Grape Jellybean Jamboree Mocktail Recipe
This fun and fruity mocktail brings the sweet taste of grape jellybeans to life in drink form. It's perfect for parties or a special treat at home.
Equipment
- Blender
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Tall glass
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ice cube tray
- Spoon: For stirring.
Ingredients
For one serving, gather:
- 1/2 cup grape juice
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
- 10 purple grape jellybeans
- 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream
- Ice cubes
- Purple sanding sugar for rim
- Lemon wedge for rimming glass
- Grape jellybeans and a small paper umbrella for garnish
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Instructions
- Rim the glass: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim. Dip in purple sanding sugar.
- Blend jellybeans: Put 10 jellybeans in the blender. Pulse until they form a powder.
- Make the base: Add grape juice, jellybean powder, and ice cream to the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Shake it up: Pour the mixture into a shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Assemble the drink: Fill the rimmed glass with ice. Strain the shaken mixture over the ice.
- Garnish: Add a few grape jellybeans and a paper umbrella.
Serve right away for the best taste and texture.
Notes
This mocktail is very sweet. For a less sweet version, use less jellybean powder or skip the rim sugar.
You can swap grape juice for another flavor to match different jellybean types.
For a slushie texture, freeze the grape juice in ice cube trays before blending.
Make sure all guests know there are jellybeans in the drink in case of allergies.
This recipe is fun to make with kids, but an adult should handle any blending or shaking.