Colorful Fruit Jelly Drink Recipe

This refreshing fruit jelly drink combines sweet fruit juice with soft colorful jelly cubes or pearls. It’s cold, fruity, lightly chewy, and perfect for summer parties or homemade bottled drinks.

Ingredients

For the Jelly Pearls/Cubes

• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp agar-agar powder (or unflavored gelatin)
• 4 tbsp sugar
• Food coloring (red, green, orange, yellow)
• Flavor extracts (optional: strawberry, mango, lime, orange)

For the Fruit Drink Base

• 4 cups orange juice or mango juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup diced fruits (optional: mango, peach, pineapple)

Optional Add-ins

• Basil seeds (sabja)
• Chia seeds
• Coconut jelly
• Ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Colored Gelatin
In a pot, combine:
2 cups of water
agar-agar dust
sucrose
Warm and mix until completely dissolved.
Split the mixture into four small bowls.
Incorporate various food colors and flavors into each bowl.
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Chill for 20–30 minutes until solid.
Chop into small cubes or utilize a small circular cutter for pearls.
Step 2: Get the Juice Foundation Ready
In a big pot or mixing bowl merge:
citrus beverage
juice of pineapple
sucrose
citrus extract
Mix thoroughly until the sugar completely dissolves.
Incorporate chopped fruits if applicable.
Paso 3: Montar
Incorporate vibrant jelly cubes into the juice blend.
Mix softly.
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours.

Bottling Instructions

1. Sterilize glass bottles with hot water.
2. Fill bottles with jelly drink.
3. Keep refrigerated.
4. Best consumed within 3–4 days.

Important Tips & Consultations

Agar-Agar vs Gelatin

• Agar gives firmer jelly and works better at room temperature.
• Gelatin gives softer jelly but melts faster.

Storage

• Always refrigerate.
• Do not leave outside for long periods.

Sugar Control

• Reduce sugar if using sweet packaged juice.
• Honey can replace sugar.

Best Fruits

Good choices:

• Mango
• Peach
• Pineapple
• Lychee
• Strawberry

Avoid:

• Banana (turns mushy quickly)
• Watermelon (waters down drink)

For a Clear Drink

Strain juice before mixing.

For Kids

Use natural fruit colors instead of artificial coloring.

Serving Suggestions

Serve:

• Very cold
• With crushed ice
• In transparent glasses or bottles for colorful presentation

This drink is popular as:

• Summer cooler
• Party drink
• Ramadan/Iftar beverage
• Dessert drink