Honey Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
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. Ripe red grapes get blended with fresh mint, bright lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup — the natural sweetener that keeps this completely free of any bee-derived ingredients without sacrificing a drop of flavor. The fine-mesh straining step is what makes it feel truly polished, giving you a silky, jewel-toned base that's light and refreshing rather than thick or pulpy. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water brings the whole thing to life with just the right amount of fizz. The balance of fruity, herby, and citrusy notes is genuinely impressive for something this simple. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of mint, and you've got a crowd-pleasing sipper that works for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch.
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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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