BHA & BHT Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
Bright, juicy, and just a little fancy, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh red grapes get blended with mint, lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, vibrant base that's nothing like anything you'd find in a bottle. That's actually the whole point — store-bought flavored drinks and sodas are notorious for sneaking in synthetic preservatives, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The fine-mesh straining step is worth every second; it gives the finished drink a smooth, almost jewel-like quality that looks stunning over ice. A splash of chilled sparkling water brings the whole thing to life with a gentle fizz that plays beautifully against the sweet-tart grape and cool mint. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime slice and it's practically ready for its close-up. Clean, refreshing, and completely free of anything artificial — this one earns a permanent spot in your warm-weather rotation.
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4 servings
- 2 cups seedless red grapes, stems removed
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the grapes, mint leaves, maple syrup, lime juice, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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