About the Recipe
The Velvet Harvest, also called a Concord Grape Velvet, is a vibrant fall sipper. Fresh Concord grape juice gets lifted with a sprig of thyme and a squeeze of lemon, creating a drink that’s sweet, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. Whether served sparkling as a mocktail or deepened with prosecco, it’s a bold fall cocktail or mocktail recipe for sharing.
Ingredients
2 oz Concord grape juice
½ oz thyme syrup (or muddled fresh thyme + simple syrup)
¼ oz lemon juice (optional, to balance sweetness)
Sparkling water or prosecco, to top
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Shake grape juice, thyme syrup, and lemon with ice.
Step 2
Strain into stemless wine glass with fresh ice.
Step 3
Top with sparkling water (mocktail) or prosecco (cocktail).
Tips
Use thyme sparingly — it can overpower.
Hosting? Batch grape juice + syrup in advance.
For deeper flavor, roast grapes before juicing.
Serving Tips
Glass: Stemless wine glass
Garnish: Fresh thyme sprig or grape cluster
Vibe: Bold, juicy, and perfect for a fall gathering