Pork Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and naturally festive, this sparkling agua fresca is the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering. 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 far more sophisticated than the effort involved. The whole thing is built from whole fruits and pantry staples, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water right before serving keeps every sip lively and effervescent. It works equally well as a party pitcher drink or a quiet afternoon refresher — just load up the glasses with ice, add a sprig of mint, and you're done. The lime keeps it bright, the mint keeps it cool, and the grapes bring a natural sweetness that makes the maple syrup feel like a whisper rather than a statement.
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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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