Ginger Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Tart fresh lemon juice meets the deep, fruity sweetness of red grape juice, all lifted by a homemade mint syrup that's genuinely easy to pull together on the stovetop. The maple syrup base gives the syrup a subtle warmth that plain sugar just can't match, and steeping fresh mint leaves into it fills your kitchen with the most inviting aroma. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps everything effervescent and bright — no aggressive stirring required. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to a certain spicy root that sneaks into so many flavored drinks and store-bought lemonades, this recipe is a clean, confident alternative built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Garnished with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel, it's also genuinely beautiful in the glass. Make a big pitcher for a gathering or just treat yourself on a warm afternoon — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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