Fish Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Juicy blended grapes, bright lime, and a handful of fresh mint come together in a drink that feels like summer in a glass. The sparkling water gets folded in at the very last moment — poured gently along the side of the pitcher — so every sip stays lively and effervescent. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round out the flavor in a way that makes this taste far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. Since everything here is whole fruit, fresh herbs, and pantry staples, there's zero need to scan labels or worry about hidden seafood-derived additives that sometimes sneak into flavored drinks and syrups. Straining the blended base through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks stunning poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a curl of lime. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout or a dinner party, and it comes together in under half an hour from start to finish.
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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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