Natural Food Coloring Poison Apple (Printable Version)
Bold mocktail with apple, pomegranate, lemon, and natural color for festive gatherings. Vegan friendly.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Mocktail Base
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2 cups fresh apple juice, preferably tart
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1 cup pomegranate juice
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, adjusted to taste
→ Natural Coloring & Garnish
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1 teaspoon food-grade activated charcoal, optional
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1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder or butterfly pea powder, optional
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Sliced apples, for garnish
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Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
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Crushed ice
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine fresh apple juice, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and agave syrup or honey in a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly until mixed.
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For color variation, divide the mixture between two pitchers. Whisk activated charcoal into one for a deep black hue; stir spirulina or butterfly pea powder into the other for a green or blue tint.
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Layer crushed ice in each serving glass. Carefully pour the colored mocktail over the ice.
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Adorn with apple slices and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately using themed straws or seasonal glassware.
# Additional Notes:
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For layered color effects, slowly pour different colored mixtures over the back of a spoon into each glass.
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Adjust sweetness to taste and consider a splash of sparkling water for effervescence.
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Ensure activated charcoal is food-grade and suitable for all guests; avoid for those taking certain medications.