Celery Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
Fresh, fruity, and fizzy, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any real effort. Ripe red grapes get blended with bright mint, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base. The fine-mesh straining step is the secret here — it gives you a smooth, pulp-free liquid that looks stunning in a glass and tastes incredibly clean and refreshing. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water brings the whole thing to life with just the right amount of effervescence. Naturally free from anything that could cause concern for those avoiding celery or celery-derived ingredients, every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and you have a showstopper that works equally well for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon treat.
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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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