Ginger Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(23)

This 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 before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's naturally sweet and beautifully refreshing. The fine-mesh straining step is what makes it feel polished — you get all the bright flavor without any pulp, just a clean, smooth sip every time. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, it has that satisfying fizz that makes it feel celebratory without any effort. Every single ingredient here is completely free of ginger, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — it's naturally safe from the first blend to the last bubble. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and it's honestly stunning enough for a dinner party, a baby shower, or just a Tuesday afternoon when you want something that feels a little special.

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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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