Carrageenan Free Sparkling Grape Lime Spritzer
Sparkling drinks are one of those sneaky categories where store-bought options are loaded with additives, and carrageenan — a common thickener and stabilizer — turns up in flavored beverages more often than you'd expect. This refreshing spritzer sidesteps all of that by building its flavor from scratch with just a handful of clean, recognizable ingredients. Purple grape juice brings a deep, fruity sweetness, fresh lime juice adds a bright citrusy punch, and a touch of maple syrup ties it all together without any refined sugar. The chilled sparkling water goes in last with just a gentle stir, so you keep every last bubble intact. It comes together in a single pitcher in minutes, making it perfect for a casual afternoon drink or a crowd-pleasing mocktail at your next gathering. A lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim take it from simple to genuinely stunning with almost zero extra effort.
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4 servings
- 1 cup 100% purple grape juice, no added sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cups plain sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lime slices, for serving (optional)
- 4 small fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the grape juice, lime juice, and maple syrup in a pitcher and stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved.
- 2
Add the ice to the pitcher, then pour in the chilled sparkling water and stir gently once or twice — just enough to combine without losing the carbonation.
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