Dairy Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that makes a regular afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh lemon juice brings bright acidity, deep grape juice adds a rich berry-like sweetness, and a homemade maple-mint syrup ties it all together with an herbal, lightly floral note. That syrup is the secret weapon here — just a few minutes on the stove and a quick steep transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes genuinely crafted. The whole thing is built on fruit, sparkling water, and a touch of maple, so there's nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden dairy or unwanted additives. Chilled sparkling water gets folded in at the end with a gentle stir, keeping every glass effervescent and refreshing right up until the first sip. Garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. Whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this one is hard to beat.
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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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