Gelatin Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Refreshing, vibrant, and endlessly sippable, this sparkling grape and mint drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. 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 looks almost too pretty to drink. Because every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and minimally processed, there's zero need to scrutinize labels for hidden animal-derived additives — something that can be a real headache with store-bought juices, flavored sodas, and cocktail mixers. The maple syrup keeps things lightly sweet without overpowering the natural fruitiness of the grapes, and the pinch of salt is a small but brilliant move that makes all the flavors pop. Pouring the sparkling water gently along the side of the pitcher right before serving keeps every glass perfectly effervescent. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a curl of lime, it's as stunning at a backyard gathering as it is on a quiet Tuesday afternoon.
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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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