Xanthan Gum Free Grape Mint Infused Water

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Xanthan Gum Free Grape Mint Infused Water

Blending fresh red grapes with cool water and fragrant mint leaves creates a drink that looks stunning and tastes even better — naturally sweet, lightly herbal, and endlessly refreshing. The process is simple: blitz the grapes and mint with a splash of water, strain out the solids, and you're left with a gorgeous purple-pink liquid that feels far more special than plain water. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up, while a touch of maple syrup can round out the flavor if you prefer a hint of extra sweetness. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, which means there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or thickening agents that can sneak into store-bought flavored waters and drink mixes. After a quick chill in the fridge, the flavors meld into something that tastes like it took real effort — even though it really didn't. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table, whether you're hosting brunch or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cup red seedless grapes
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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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