Citric Acid Free Grape Lime Mocktail
Deep purple, bright citrus, and a gentle fizz — this mocktail is genuinely stunning to look at and even better to sip. For anyone navigating a citric acid restriction, store-bought sodas and juice blends are practically a minefield, since citric acid shows up as a preservative in almost everything carbonated or fruit-flavored. This recipe sidesteps all of that by using 100% pure grape juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and maple syrup as the only sweetener — no additives, no preservatives, nothing hidden. The sparkling water brings the bubbles without any of the citric acid that's typically added to commercial sparkling drinks. Pouring it slowly down the side of the glass keeps the fizz alive, so every sip has that satisfying effervescence. A lime wheel and a few fresh mint leaves make it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant, but it comes together in minutes with almost no effort. It's the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a little celebration.
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2 servings
- 1 cup 100% purple grape juice, chilled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wheels or wedges, for serving (optional)
- 4–6 fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small pitcher or large measuring cup, stir together the grape juice, lime juice, and maple syrup until the maple syrup is fully dissolved.
- 2
Divide the ice evenly between two tall glasses. Pour the grape-lime mixture over the ice, splitting it equally between the glasses.
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