Description
This boozy fruit snack is anything but ordinary! Frosted vodka-soaked grapes are sweet, crisp, and candy-coated with a hint of sparkle. Perfect for summer parties, brunch boards, or just treating yourself to something playful and refreshing. Want to go all out? Pair them with pastel-glazed mini donuts for full whimsical effect!
Ingredients
For the Vodka-Soaked Grapes:
2 cups seedless grapes (red, green, or cotton candy variety)
1 cup rosé vodka (or plain vodka with a splash of rosé wine)
¼ cup simple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Granulated sugar or sanding sugar, for coating
Food coloring (optional – to tint sugar for themed events)
Optional Add-On: Candy Glaze & Donuts
Mini frosted donuts (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
A drop or two of food coloring
Rainbow sprinkles or sanding sugar for topping
Instructions
Soak the Grapes:
Rinse and dry grapes well. Place in a bowl and cover with rosé vodka. Add simple syrup if you’d like them sweeter. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight for a stronger flavor.Drain & Sugar-Coat:
Using a slotted spoon, remove grapes and let them drain slightly on a paper towel. While still damp, roll them in a shallow dish of sugar (colored if desired) until fully coated.Freeze for Texture:
Place sugared grapes on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 1–2 hours. They’ll come out crisp, sweet, and with a light candy crunch.
Optional Glazed Donuts:
Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip mini donuts halfway into glaze and top with sprinkles. Let set on parchment until firm. Serve alongside the frozen grapes for a colorful, party-ready platter.
Notes
Red grapes give the most vibrant look with rosé, but green or cotton candy grapes work beautifully too.
Flavored vodkas (like peach or elderflower) are fun twists if you want to switch it up.
For colored sugar, add a drop of gel food coloring to granulated sugar and mix until evenly tinted.
Want it non-alcoholic? Soak grapes in pink lemonade or sparkling juice instead—still gorgeous, still delicious.
Best served straight from the freezer. If making ahead, store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 5 days.