Carrageenan Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
This is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with nothing but fresh fruit, herbs, and a blender. Real grapes — blended smooth and strained — give the base a naturally sweet, jewel-toned depth that no powder or concentrate can match. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh mint lift everything with brightness, while a touch of maple syrup rounds out the flavor without tipping it into candy territory. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently at the very end, keeping every glass lively and effervescent. For anyone avoiding carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into a surprising number of bottled juices, flavored waters, and ready-to-drink beverages — this recipe is a clean, confident alternative made entirely from whole ingredients you can see and name. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, and it's genuinely hard to believe something this refreshing took less than half an hour to pull off.
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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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