MSG Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Refreshing, fizzy, and naturally vibrant, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Whole 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 that's as beautiful as it is delicious. A pinch of salt quietly rounds out all the flavors without tipping into savory territory — it's one of those small touches that makes a big difference. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass the way you might with store-bought flavored drinks or powdered mixes that often sneak in additives. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently right before serving to keep those bubbles alive, so each pour is perfectly effervescent. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime, it looks like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant — but it comes together in your own kitchen with almost no effort.
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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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