High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Refreshing, fizzy, and genuinely beautiful in a glass, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Real seedless grapes get blended with fresh mint, bright lime juice, and just a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base — no artificial sweeteners, no corn-derived syrups, just clean, honest flavor. Maple syrup does the light sweetening work here, so you stay completely clear of high fructose corn syrup without sacrificing any of that subtle sweetness that makes the drink sing. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently right before serving to keep every sip lively and effervescent. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly sharpens all the fruity and herbal notes in the best possible way. Pile the glasses high with ice, drop in a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and you have something that looks like it came from a fancy café 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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