Vegan Sparkling Grape Mint Agua Fresca
Fresh grapes, bright lime, and a handful of mint come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing is blended and strained, so you get a silky-smooth, jewel-toned base without any pulp or seeds getting in the way. A touch of maple syrup sweetens it naturally, and that pinch of salt does more than you'd expect — it rounds out the fruit and makes every sip pop. When it's time to serve, sparkling water gets folded in gently to keep the bubbles alive, giving the drink a festive, effervescent lift that makes it feel special without any extra effort. It's the kind of refreshment that works just as well at a backyard cookout as it does at a dinner party, and every ingredient on the list is completely plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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