Chestnut Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
This vibrant, jewel-toned cooler is everything you want in a refreshing drink — fruity, herby, and just a little bit fancy without any real effort. Blended red grapes bring a naturally sweet, slightly tart base, while fresh mint and lime juice keep things bright and lively. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round out the flavor in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. The whole thing gets strained smooth and topped with chilled sparkling water, so every sip is clean and effervescent. Since this recipe is built entirely from whole fruits, herbs, and pantry staples, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no store-bought concentrates, no mystery additives. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous on a table with its mint sprigs and lime garnish, and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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