Nightshade Free Fresh Grape Lime Lemonade
Cutting out nightshades doesn't mean giving up vibrant, exciting drinks — and this lemonade is proof that a glass can be genuinely stunning without a single problematic ingredient in sight. Muddled red or green grapes bring a deep, jammy sweetness that plays beautifully against the sharp brightness of fresh lemon and lime juice. Maple syrup stands in for refined sugar as the sweetener, dissolving into a quick homemade simple syrup that ties everything together with a subtle, rounded warmth. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you end up with a silky-smooth, jewel-toned drink that looks like it came from a fancy café. It's endlessly adjustable — a splash more water if you want it mellow, an extra squeeze of lemon if you like it punchy. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few lime slices or fresh mint, and it's the kind of drink that disappears fast at any table.
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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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