Vegetarian Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
This vibrant, blended drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand the moment the temperature climbs. Sweet red grapes get blitzed 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 beautiful as it is refreshing. The fine-mesh straining step is the secret weapon here — it gives you a smooth, pulp-free liquid that feels genuinely elegant rather than like a rushed smoothie. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water brings the whole thing to life with a satisfying fizz. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a strainer, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for brunches, backyard gatherings, or a quiet afternoon treat. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a wheel of lime and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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