Barley Free Grape Mint Infused Water
This refreshing drink is exactly what a warm afternoon calls for — a gorgeous purple-pink pour that tastes as good as it looks. Blending the grapes before straining them gives the water a real depth of flavor that plain fruit-soaking methods just can't match, pulling out every bit of that sweet, juicy essence. Fresh mint adds a cool, herbal lift, while a squeeze of lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup can round out the flavors if you want a little extra brightness or sweetness. Naturally free from grains of any kind, this is a drink you can sip without a second thought about hidden additives or label-checking at the store. It's elegant enough to serve at a gathering but simple enough to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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4 servings
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 4 cups cold water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the grapes, mint leaves, and 1 cup of the cold water to a blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the grapes are fully broken down and the mixture is smooth and uniformly purple-pink.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the solids.
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