Peanut Free Ginger White Grape Agua Fresca
There is something undeniably refreshing about a cold, fruit-forward drink that takes almost no effort to pull together. Sweet green grapes get blended with fresh ginger, a touch of honey, and a pinch of salt, then strained into a silky, beautifully pale liquid that tastes like summer in a glass. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that keeps every sip interesting without overpowering the delicate fruitiness of the grapes. Unlike store-bought juices and flavored drinks that can carry unexpected allergen warnings, this one is made entirely from whole, simple ingredients you control from start to finish. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives it that smooth, agua fresca texture — light and clean rather than thick or pulpy. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep it chilled; it disappears fast.
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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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