MSG Free Honey White Grape Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in minutes with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. The base is a quick honey-mint simple syrup — just honey, water, and fresh mint leaves steeped until fragrant — which adds a floral sweetness that feels far more sophisticated than plain sugar. Poured over chilled white grape juice and finished with a slow pour of sparkling water, the result is bright, lightly sweet, and genuinely refreshing. For anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no hidden extras to worry about. The syrup is adjustable, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on your mood or your crowd. A fresh mint sprig on top makes it feel like a proper occasion drink, whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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