Oats Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Fresh grapes, bright lime, and a handful of mint come together in this refreshing agua fresca that feels like summer in a glass. The whole thing blends up in under a minute, then gets strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's completely free of grains, fillers, or anything processed. A touch of maple syrup sweetens it just enough, while a pinch of salt quietly amplifies every other flavor in the pitcher. When you're navigating a diet that cuts out oats and grain-based ingredients, it can be surprisingly tricky to find drinks beyond plain water that feel special — this one absolutely delivers. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently right before serving so every glass stays beautifully fizzy. Pile in the ice, drop in a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy café counter.
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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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