Wheat Free Grape Mint Sparkling Cooler
This refreshing 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, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's naturally vibrant and full of flavor. The fine-mesh straining step is the secret here — it gives you a smooth, pulp-free liquid that mingles beautifully with the chilled sparkling water. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of wheat and grain-based additives, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions to stress over. The balance of sweet grape, bright citrus, and cool mint makes it feel sophisticated without any effort, and the bubbles give it that celebratory lift. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of mint, and you've got a stunning drink that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon treat.
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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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