Almond Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. Tart fresh lemon juice meets the deep, fruity richness of red grape juice, all brightened up by a homemade maple-mint syrup that takes barely any effort to pull together. The syrup is the real secret here — steeping fresh mint leaves in warm maple syrup and water coaxes out a fragrant, pale green liquid that ties every sip together beautifully. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps things lively and effervescent without going flat on you. Every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. It's elegant enough to serve at a brunch or backyard gathering, but honestly easy enough to whip up on a random Tuesday afternoon.
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4 servings
For the mint syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- 1 cup 100% red sugar or purple grape juice, no added sugar
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 4 lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the mint leaves, and let steep for 15 minutes until the syrup is fragrant and pale green.
- 2
Pour the mint syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the mint leaves gently to extract the liquid. Discard the spent mint.
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