BHA & BHT Free Fresh Grape Lime Lemonade
Packaged drinks and store-bought lemonades are notorious for sneaking in synthetic preservatives, so making your own from scratch is genuinely one of the easiest swaps you can make. This vibrant, jewel-toned lemonade gets its gorgeous color and subtle sweetness from muddled fresh grapes, with bright citrus punch coming from both freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice. Maple syrup stands in for refined simple syrup, dissolving beautifully into the mix and adding a gentle, rounded sweetness that lets the fruit flavors shine. The whole thing comes together in one pitcher with no special equipment beyond a fine-mesh strainer, making it as low-effort as it is impressive. It's endlessly refreshing over ice, and a few lime slices or fresh mint sprigs on top make it look like something you'd pay way too much for at a fancy brunch spot. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable — exactly what you want when you're keeping your kitchen free of synthetic additives.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- 1 ½ cups seedless red or green grapes
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 2 ½ cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime slices or fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 2
Place the grapes in a pitcher or large bowl and muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a fork until the grapes are fully crushed and juicy.
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