High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Honey White Grape Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of refreshing drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday afternoon. The sweetness here comes entirely from honey and naturally sweet white grape juice — no corn syrup, no artificial sweeteners, no label-reading required. Making a quick honey-mint simple syrup on the stovetop takes just a few minutes, and that subtle herbal note it adds to the finished drink is genuinely lovely. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip perfectly bubbly, which makes the whole thing feel a little more special. It's customizable too — the recipe lets you dial the sweetness up or down depending on your taste, so you're always in control of exactly what goes into your glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and you've got a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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