Nightshade Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
Bright, refreshing, and endlessly sippable, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Juicy red grapes get blended with fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's as pretty as it is delicious. The whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a fine-mesh strainer — no cooking, no fuss. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, finding flavorful drinks beyond plain water or juice can feel limiting, but this one delivers serious complexity without a single problematic ingredient in sight. The sparkling water adds a lively fizz that makes it feel festive enough for guests yet simple enough for a Tuesday. Garnished with fresh mint sprigs and lime slices, it looks like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant — except you made it at home in about five minutes.
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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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