Legume Free Garden Grape Lime Cooler
This refreshing cooler is the kind of drink that makes a warm afternoon feel like a proper occasion. Muddled grapes and fresh mint come together with bright lime juice and a touch of maple syrup, creating a flavor that's fruity, herby, and just sweet enough without being cloying. The whole thing gets strained smooth before sparkling water is stirred in, so every sip is clean and effervescent with no pulpy bits to get in the way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, which means no label-scanning, no substitutions, and no compromises on taste. It's a genuinely elegant drink built from produce and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Serve it in tall glasses with a lime slice and a sprig of mint and it looks like something from a restaurant menu — no one needs to know how easy it actually was.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
For the cooler
- 2 cups seedless red or green grapes
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4–5 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10–15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Place the grapes and mint leaves in a pitcher. Muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a fork until the grapes are fully crushed and the mint is bruised, releasing their juice and aroma.
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