Xanthan Gum Free Ginger White Grape Agua Fresca
Sweet, juicy green grapes meet the bright heat of fresh ginger in this refreshing blended drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of real, whole ingredients — no powders, no thickeners, no stabilizers of any kind — so you never have to scan a label or second-guess what's in your cup. Blending and straining the grapes pulls out a beautifully clear, silky liquid that feels almost fancy without any effort at all. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness, and a pinch of salt makes every other flavor pop in that subtle but essential way. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a boutique café but took you less than ten minutes to make. It's also a great option when you want something naturally smooth and crowd-pleasing without relying on any gum-based additives that sneak into so many commercial beverages and drink mixes.
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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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