Mustard Free Fresh Grape Lime Lemonade
Bright, fruity, and genuinely refreshing, this grape lime lemonade is the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering. Muddled red or green grapes bring a naturally sweet, jammy depth that pairs beautifully with the sharp citrus punch of fresh lemon and lime juice. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties everything together without any refined sugar, giving the whole drink a subtly rich sweetness that feels a little more grown-up than your average lemonade. The whole thing gets strained smooth, so you get all that gorgeous grape flavor without any pulpy texture in your glass. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy cookouts where hidden ingredients can be a real concern, this is a completely clean, worry-free sip made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Serve it over plenty of ice with a lime slice or a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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