Chicken Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh lemon juice and 100% grape juice create a tart-sweet base, while a homemade maple-mint syrup adds a cool, herbal depth that no store-bought mix can touch. The whole thing gets finished with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that keeps every sip refreshing. Because it's built entirely from fruit juice, fresh herbs, and a touch of maple syrup, there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess — just clean, bright flavors you can feel good about. Steeping the mint into a quick syrup is the small step that makes a big difference, infusing the whole drink with fragrance without any leafy bits floating around. Garnished with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel, it's as pretty as it is delicious, and impressive enough to serve at a brunch or backyard gathering without any extra effort.
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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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