Gut Friendly Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Refreshing, vibrant, and just a little fancy, this sparkling agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Whole grapes are blended with fresh mint, bright lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The straining step is key — it removes the pulp and skins, leaving you with a smooth, easy-to-digest sip that's gentle on a sensitive system. A pinch of salt quietly rounds out all the flavors without you even noticing it's there. Right before serving, chilled sparkling water gets folded in along the side of the pitcher to keep every bubble intact, so the final pour is lively and effervescent. It's naturally sweetened, free from anything artificial, and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — exactly what you want when you're being mindful about what goes into your body. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice for a drink that looks like it came from a restaurant but took almost no effort at all.
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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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