Emulsifier Free Honey White Grape Sparkling Cooler
Crisp, bubbly, and lightly sweet, this sparkling cooler is the kind of refreshing drink that feels fancy without requiring any effort. The base is a quick honey-mint simple syrup made with just honey, water, and fresh mint leaves steeped until fragrant — no additives, no stabilizers, nothing you'd need to second-guess. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of store-bought flavored drinks and syrups sneak in emulsifiers or other processing aids that have no business being in a simple beverage. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it says it is. The chilled white grape juice brings a naturally mellow sweetness, and the sparkling water adds that satisfying fizz without any artificial enhancement. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps the bubbles lively all the way to the last sip. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a nice café — made entirely in your own kitchen.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!