Artificial Food Coloring Free Honey White Grape Sparkling Cooler
Bright, bubbly, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that looks fancy without requiring much effort at all. So many store-bought sodas and juice drinks sneak in synthetic dyes to boost their color, which makes finding a truly clean option frustrating — especially for kids or anyone keeping a close eye on labels. Here, the gorgeous pale gold hue comes entirely from real white grape juice, and the sweetness is built from a quick honey-mint simple syrup you make yourself in about two minutes on the stovetop. Fresh mint steeps right into the syrup, adding a subtle herbal lift that makes the whole drink feel a little elevated. The sparkling water goes in last, poured slowly to keep every bubble intact, so you get that satisfying fizz all the way to the bottom of the glass. It's easy to dial the sweetness up or down depending on your taste, which makes it a great option for serving a crowd with different preferences. Garnish with a sprig of mint and you have something that looks like it came from a restaurant menu — no artificial anything required.
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2 servings
For the honey simple syrup
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp water
- 4 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
For the cooler
- 1 cup white grape juice, chilled
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the 4 mint leaves, and let steep for 10 minutes until fragrant. Discard the mint leaves.
- 2
Divide the ice evenly between 2 tall glasses. Pour half the white grape juice (1/2 cup) into each glass.
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