Tree Nut 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. Whole grapes get blended with fresh mint, bright lime juice, a touch of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently at the very end, so every glass stays perfectly effervescent right up until the first sip. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and free of tree nuts — no label-scanning required, no hidden almond milk or cashew cream lurking anywhere. It's also incredibly easy to adjust to your taste; an extra drizzle of maple syrup takes it sweeter, while a little more lime keeps things tart and lively. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and it looks like something you'd pay ten dollars for at a fancy brunch spot.
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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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