Purple Cabbage Drink

Purple Cabbage Health Drink

Ingredients

• 1 small purple cabbage
• 4–5 cups water
• 1–2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional)
• Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
• 1 small piece ginger (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash the purple cabbage thoroughly.
2. Chop it into small pieces.
3. Add cabbage and water to a blender.
4. Blend until smooth and vibrant purple.
5. Strain using a fine sieve or cheesecloth for a smoother drink.
6. Pour into a pot and simmer for 5–10 minutes (optional if you want longer shelf life).
7. Let cool completely.
8. Add honey/sugar and lemon juice if desired.
9. Pour into sterilized bottles and refrigerate.

To Serve

• Shake before drinking.
• Serve chilled or over ice.

Optional Fermented Version

For a probiotic-style drink:

1. Add 1 tablespoon sugar after blending.
2. Store in a sealed glass bottle for 24–48 hours at room temperature.
3. Refrigerate once slightly fizzy.

Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants
• Contains vitamin C and K
• Refreshing and colorful
• Naturally low calorie

The bright purple color comes from anthocyanins in the cabbage. Lemon juice may turn it pinkish-purple due to the natural pH reaction.