Pistachio Free Fresh Grape Lime Lemonade
This drink is the kind of thing you make once and then crave all summer long. Muddled red or green grapes bring a naturally sweet, fruity depth that takes classic lemonade somewhere completely unexpected, while fresh lemon and lime juice keep every sip bright and a little tangy. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties it all together without any refined sugar, and the whole thing gets strained smooth so the texture is clean and refreshing. It's naturally free from tree nuts and any cross-contact concerns you might worry about with store-bought flavored drinks or cocktail mixers. The process is genuinely easy — a little muddling, a quick stir, and a pass through a fine-mesh strainer — and the result looks stunning in a glass with a lime slice or a sprig of fresh mint. Serve it over plenty of ice on a warm afternoon and it disappears fast, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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