Blackberry Grape Evening Pages

Blackberry brings tartness and a darker berry flavor, while white grape juice adds softness without needing extra sugar. Vanilla gives the finish a gentler aroma. Mash the berries once they've softened and strain out the seeds if you prefer a smooth cup. The water keeps the juices from becoming too concentrated. This is a rounded evening fruit drink with a little more brightness than warm apple juice, particularly suited to someone who likes berries but doesn't want a sharp citrus finish.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Water
• 1/4 cup Blackberries
• 2 oz White grape juice
• 1/8 tsp Alcohol-free vanilla flavoring

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit as listed, removing all stones, cores and hard stems.
2. Put the water and all remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until any fresh fruit has softened.
3. Mash softened fruit gently, then strain if you prefer a smoother cup. Remove whole peel, herbs or ginger pieces. Serve comfortably warm.

Benefits

Blackberry and grape · refreshing fluids

The water does a simple, useful job in this blackberry, grape, and vanilla combination: it contributes to hydration while stretching a dark, tart berry flavor into a full drink.

A warmer side of vanilla

The blackberry and grape carries a sweet-smelling vanilla aroma from vanilla, giving you a fragrant warm drink to enjoy in place of an alcoholic nightcap.