Purple Drinks?? for shower and wedding?

[LovesTimone]

My daughter is looking for ideas for purple color drinks, more of a punch for the shower and special cocktail for the wedding but they want it to be able to be made with or with-out booze in it. They want it to taste good and not be really strong.

Help???

 

[alyssa810]

The first thing that comes to my mind is grape Kool Aid for a non-alcoholic punch, and a grape crush for the adult beverage (not the soda LOL).

 

[pat fan]

I had grape kool-aid on the brain too!

I would mix the kool-aid with grape soda and 7-up. I think I would make the ice ring or ice cubes with pink lemonade and lemon slices in it. Just for a little color.

Purple booze drink? I don't drink so I can't help you there. Although in my younger days we did mix vodka and grape kool-aid, but I don't really recommend that for a wedding

 

[pixiewings71]

Purple Hooters, they are shooters but you can get them as drinks as well, just add ice.
For non-alcoholic, I'd go with some kind of grape soda most likely.
There is a website out there where you can search for drinks by color, unfortunately I don't know the name....

 

[NotUrsula]

Any clear drink can be purple if you want it to be; all you have to do is add a bit of food coloring.

For the shower I'd just make a white citrus punch and use concord grape instead of white grape.

White Citrus Punch (multiply as needed for quantity)

6 oz frozen white grape juice concentrate
6 oz frozen pineapple juice concentrate
6 oz frozen lemonade concentrate

2 litres of dry ginger ale OR two 750 ml bottles dry champagne
ice

For the cocktail, I wouldn't do purple, because a lot of people really don't like purple grape things; memories of cough syrup. What I would do is make a white cocktail and use candied violets or slices of purple passion fruit as a garnish, or drop a few frozen blueberries in each drink; the juice will turn it purple in seconds.

 

[timmac]

To make a purple drink, you need blue and red. The blue will inevitably come from blue curacao, and the probably from either grenadine or cranberry juice.

A shot of blue curacao in about 5 oz cranberry juice is sometimes called a blue sapphire, and will have a reddish-purple hue.

Blue curacao in some champagne or sparkling white, with a splash of grenadine, would make a nice purple spritzer of sorts.

Another option, though a bit stronger drink, would be to make a cosmopolitan martini, but use blue curacao in place of triple sec. Taste will be about the same, but should get the purple color you're after. 1.5 oz vodka, 0.5oz blue curacao, juice from half a lime, splash of cranberry juice, add with ice in a shaker, strain into a martini glass. Stronger drink, but very classy.

You may notice I didn't mention sloe gin as a red option, because I'm not sure how well the flavors will play. I suppose it would be possible to do a variation on the Sloe Gin Fizz, using blue curacao in place of lemon juice (still a citrus flavor, at least), though the lower acidity and higher sweetness may not work as well... maybe I'll experiment this evening and let you know how it goes. That said, it's not such a classy drink to begin with, and is a bit more intensive from a preparation standpoint.

Hopefully, this gives you some ideas at least.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I had grape kool-aid on the brain too!

Purple booze drink? I don't drink so I can't help you there. Although in my younger days we did mix vodka and grape kool-aid, but I don't really recommend that for a wedding

I am glad I am not the only one who has made that mistake!

 

[BunsenH]

I remember a drink from my youth that was called a Grape Smash.

Welch's Grape Juice
Vodka
Blackberry Brandy

It was a slushy blender drink.

 

[Eliza32]

There is a BOLS variety called Parfait Amour which is purple. It makes a nice champagne cocktail, just add a small amount to the glass of champagne.

 

[PatchPixie]

Have to promote my hometown where Welch's is produced and bottled. Their grape juice with a splash of seltzer is delish! (for kids or grown-ups)

Add sparkling wine for an adult version akin to sangria

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I don't know if they still make it or not, but I remember seeing some stuff called "Purple Passion" in stores. That might solve the WITH alcohol part....as far as the without, wouldn't be too helpful.

 

[blessedby3]

We had a punch at my dd's wedding shower that was made with raspberry sherbert. It was a purple color and very delicious. Maybe you could google raspberry punch. We are not drinkers, so cant help you with the other

 

[luv2go2disney]

I love a drink called purple haze at a local restaurant. It is made with sprite, cranberry juice, three olives grape vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao and sweet and sour. Its very smooth and a nice gentle purple color.

 

[pat fan]

I am glad I am not the only one who has made that mistake!

Oh my, someone else had the same stupid teenage idea? That was NASTY! It's a wonder we're still alive!

 

[mrsklamc]

Before you get too far- both the venue where I got married and the church I attend now do not allow purple or red drinks so you might want to check that first.

 

[maelcu]

Stormy Morning.
1.5 oz Rathman Créme de Violette
1.5 oz St. Germain elderflower liqueur
1 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz Champagne
Lime wedges to garnish

Pour the creme de violette over ice. Add St. Germain and lime juice and top off with Champagne.

I haven't tried this drink yet but I love St. Germain Hummingbirds

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

The color is beautiful on that thing! Of course purple is also like my favorite color

 

[queenbetsey]

well I was thinking something with welches grape soda or grape crush as a base.

 

[Figment1983]

I had a purple drink on Castaway cay called a Tropical Depression...it was one of the best drinks I've ever had. You would have to search for the recipe.

 

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