High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 100% grape juice, and a homemade maple-mint syrup come together in a pitcher that's genuinely refreshing and completely free of the sneaky sweeteners that show up in so many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks. Maple syrup stands in beautifully as the sweetener here — it dissolves easily into a quick stovetop syrup and carries the steeped mint flavor in a way that feels bright and clean rather than cloying. The grape juice adds a gorgeous deep color and a natural fruity sweetness that balances the tartness of the lemon without any added sugar. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps the bubbles lively, so you get that satisfying fizz in every glass. Garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks like something you'd order at a nice restaurant — but it comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of real ingredients.
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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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