Hazelnut Free 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 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 arrives perfectly fizzy and alive. For anyone navigating nut allergies — especially around flavored beverages and cocktail mixers that sometimes sneak in hazelnut syrups or extracts — this recipe is refreshingly straightforward: every single ingredient is whole and easy to verify. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens all the fruity, herbal flavors in the best possible way. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and it looks like something you'd pay good money for at a café.
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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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