Cashew Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
This refreshing sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with just a blender and a strainer. Juicy red grapes get blended with fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The fine-mesh straining step is the secret — it gives you a smooth, pulp-free liquid that mingles perfectly with chilled sparkling water for a light, effervescent finish. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero label-reading stress — just pure, vibrant refreshment. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and it instantly feels like a special occasion.
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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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