Cashew Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Refreshing, fizzy, and just a little fancy, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering. Whole grapes get blended with fresh mint, bright lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently right before serving so every glass stays perfectly effervescent. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens all the fruity and herbal flavors in the best way. Since every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden additives, no processed syrups, no cross-contact concerns to stress over. It works equally well as a party pitcher drink or a solo afternoon treat, and the optional mint sprigs and lime slices make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a restaurant. Make the grape-mint base ahead and keep it chilled, then just add the bubbles when you're ready to pour.
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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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