Mustard Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
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. Juicy red grapes get blended with fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's genuinely stunning in a glass. The fine-mesh straining step is what makes it feel polished — you get all that bright, fruity flavor without any pulp getting in the way. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps the bubbles lively and the whole thing feeling light and celebratory. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy menus or packaged drink mixes that sneak in unexpected ingredients, this one is completely straightforward — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice and it's instantly the prettiest thing on the table.
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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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