Strawberry–Cider Sangria

I made this the first time on a random Sunday when I had leftover cider sitting in the fridge. I didn’t even plan it — I just thought, “What if I throw everything fruity into one jug and see what happens?”

It turned out so good that I’ve basically claimed it as my “signature” since that day.

You’ll need:

● 1 bottle dry white wine 🍾

● 1½ cups apple cider 🍎

● ½ cup Jungle Pulp strawberry purée 🍓

● ¼ cup brandy 🥃

● 1 apple, thinly sliced 🍏

● 1 pear, thinly sliced 🍐

How to make it:

1. Combine the wine, cider, strawberry purée, and brandy in a big jug.

2. Stir till the purée melts right into the mix.

3. Add your apple and pear slices — this is the point I usually steal one.

4. Let it chill for 1–2 hours. The longer it sits, the more the fruits soak in the flavor.

5. Serve over ice and pretend you planned this whole thing from the start.

Passion Fruit & Blackberry Harvest Smash 

This drink came from one of those “let me experiment small” moments. I had bourbon and passion fruit already, and blackberry felt like the wild card.

When I tasted it the first time, I literally paused and said, “Ahh, this one don make sense.”

Now it’s the drink I bring out when I want to look like I know what I’m doing.

You’ll need:

● 2 oz bourbon 🥃

● 1 oz passion fruit purée 🟡

● 1 oz Jungle Pulp blackberry purée 🍇

● ½ oz lemon juice 🍋

● A few mint leaves 🌿

● Crushed ice 🧊

How to make it:

1. Give the mint a gentle muddle to wake up the aroma.

2. Add bourbon, passion fruit, blackberry, and lemon juice.

3. Shake or stir till everything blends smoothly.

4. Pack a glass with crushed ice and pour the mix over.

5. Add a mint sprig on top — even if it’s just for the vibe.