Legume 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 a warm-weather celebration in a glass. The whole thing gets strained smooth and finished with chilled sparkling water, so every sip is clean, lightly effervescent, and genuinely refreshing. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the natural fruitiness of the grapes, and a pinch of salt quietly ties all the flavors together. Because this is made entirely from whole fruit, fresh herbs, and pantry staples, there is absolutely nothing here that could sneak in a legume-derived ingredient — no thickeners, no hidden additives, just real food. It comes together in minutes and can be prepped ahead, since the grape-mint base chills beautifully in the fridge until you are ready to add the bubbles. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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