Fish Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(23)

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. Sweet red grapes get blended with fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of maple syrup, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's naturally vibrant and full of flavor. The fine salt is a quiet hero here — it rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste more alive. Topping it all off with chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any artificial flavoring or additives to worry about. Every single ingredient in this glass is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden seafood derivatives that sometimes sneak into flavored beverages and syrups. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and it instantly looks like something worth photographing. It's a crowd-pleaser for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or anyone who just wants something a little more special than plain water.

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Ingredients

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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