Sesame Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Refreshing, vibrant, and naturally sweet, this sparkling agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Blended grapes — green or red, your call — form the fruity backbone, while fresh mint and bright lime juice give it a lift that tastes almost fancy without any real effort. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the flavor, and a pinch of salt quietly makes everything pop. The whole thing gets strained smooth, so what ends up in your glass is a clean, jewel-toned sipper with zero grittiness. Sesame has a sneaky way of showing up in unexpected packaged beverages and flavored drinks, but every ingredient here is straightforward produce and pantry staples — nothing to second-guess. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently right before serving to keep those bubbles alive, so the final pour has a satisfying fizz that feels celebratory. Pile in the ice, add a sprig of mint and a lime slice if you're feeling it, and you've got a crowd-pleasing drink that's as beautiful as it is easy.
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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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