Barley Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh lemon juice and 100% grape juice bring a gorgeous deep color and a tart-sweet balance that's genuinely refreshing, while a homemade maple-mint syrup adds an herbal lift you just can't get from a bottle. The whole thing comes together in minutes — a quick syrup steep, a little stirring, and you're done. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every ingredient here is naturally free of any grain-based additives or hidden fillers. The sparkling water keeps it lively and effervescent right up until the last sip. Garnished with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon wheel, it's also genuinely beautiful to serve at a brunch, backyard gathering, or just a slow Sunday morning.
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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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