Vegetarian Grape Mint Infused Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that looks as beautiful as it tastes, and this grape-mint infused water delivers on both fronts. Blending the grapes rather than simply steeping them pulls out a gorgeous purple-pink color and a much deeper, fruitier flavor than you'd get from just dropping fruit into a pitcher. The fresh mint adds a cool, herbal lift that keeps every sip feeling light and clean. A splash of lemon juice brightens the whole thing, while a touch of maple syrup can round out the flavor if you prefer a hint of sweetness — both are completely optional, so you're in control. After a quick chill in the fridge, the flavors meld into something that feels far more special than the effort involved. It's a perfect make-ahead option for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or any time you want something a little more elevated than plain water.
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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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