Lupin Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Fresh grapes, bright lime, and a handful of mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole process is beautifully simple — blend, strain, chill, and finish with a pour of sparkling water right before serving so every sip stays effervescent. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to round out the tartness of the lime without overpowering the natural fruitiness of the grapes. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected in a cold drink, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the pitcher. This is the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing beverage that works equally well at a backyard cookout or a lazy weekend brunch. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no processed additives, no hidden fillers, just real food blended and strained into something genuinely delicious.
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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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