Turmeric Free Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Juicy blended grapes meet bright lime and fresh mint in this fizzy, refreshing drink that feels like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it at home in about five minutes. The base gets blended smooth and strained, so you're left with a silky, jewel-toned liquid that's nothing short of gorgeous in a glass. Maple syrup adds just a whisper of sweetness, and a pinch of salt pulls the whole thing together in a way that's surprisingly sophisticated. When it comes to avoiding certain spices and anti-inflammatory additives that sneak into store-bought drinks and flavored waters, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every single ingredient is exactly what it sounds like. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently right before serving to keep those bubbles alive, so each sip has that satisfying effervescence. Pile in the ice, tuck in a sprig of mint, and you've got a crowd-pleasing drink that's as beautiful as it is easy to pull off.
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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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