Pecan Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — fruity, bright, and just a little fancy without any real effort. Fresh grapes get blended with mint, lime juice, a touch of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that tastes like summer in a glass. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently right before serving, so every pour is perfectly effervescent. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — no swaps needed, no label-reading required, just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. The mint and lime keep things lively while the grapes bring a natural sweetness that makes the maple syrup feel like a whisper rather than a statement. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice and it looks stunning on a table, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a Tuesday.
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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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