Brazil Nut Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. Fresh lemon juice meets deep, fruity grape juice and a homemade maple-mint syrup that takes only minutes to pull together on the stovetop. The syrup steeps until it turns a gorgeous pale green and smells incredible, then gets strained clean before everything comes together in a big pitcher. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps the bubbles lively, so every glass is bright and effervescent. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no label-scanning required. Garnished with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice, it looks like something from a restaurant menu but comes together with almost no effort at all. It's the perfect pitcher drink for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon when you just want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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