Beef Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Juicy grapes, bright lime, and a handful of fresh mint come together in a drink that feels like a warm-weather celebration in a glass. The whole thing gets blended smooth and strained into a silky base, then finished with chilled sparkling water right before serving so every sip has that satisfying fizz. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness without tipping it into overly sweet territory — you can always add a little more to taste. This is the kind of refreshing, plant-based drink that works beautifully for backyard gatherings, weekend brunches, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something special. Since every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no mystery additives, no label anxiety. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and it looks like something you'd pay good money for at a café.
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4 servings
- 3 cups seedless green or red grapes
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 pinch fine salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the grapes, mint leaves, lime juice, maple syrup, cold water, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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