Walnut Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — jewel-toned, lightly sweet, and alive with bright herbal flavor. Blended red grapes bring a natural fruitiness that pairs beautifully with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime, while a touch of maple syrup rounds it all out without tipping into cloying territory. The whole thing gets strained smooth and topped with sparkling water, so every sip is clean, crisp, and effervescent. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in minutes with just a blender and a strainer. For anyone navigating nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it's instantly party-ready without any extra effort.
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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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