Barley Free Ginger White Grape Agua Fresca
Sweet, juicy green grapes meet the bright heat of fresh ginger in this refreshing agua fresca that feels like summer in a glass. Everything gets blended together with cold water, a touch of honey, and a pinch of salt before being strained into a silky, pulp-free drink that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the delicate sweetness of the grapes. Since this drink is made entirely from whole fruit, fresh aromatics, and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden grain-based additives sneaking into your glass. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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4 servings
- 3 cups seedless green grapes (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the grapes, cold water, grated ginger, honey, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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