Chestnut Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is everything a warm-weather beverage should be — bright, lightly sweet, and absolutely gorgeous in the glass. Blended grapes form a naturally fruity base that gets lifted by fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of maple syrup for balance. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the mix. The whole thing gets strained until silky smooth, then finished with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, elegant finish that feels far fancier than the effort involved. Since every ingredient here is a whole fruit, herb, or pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or allergen cross-contact — just clean, vibrant flavors you can feel good about. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and it's the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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