Macadamia Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh lemon juice brings bright, zippy acidity, while red or purple grape juice adds a gorgeous deep hue and a naturally sweet, fruity depth that pairs beautifully with the homemade maple-mint syrup. That syrup is the real secret here — steeping fresh mint leaves in warm maple syrup and water creates something fragrant and subtly herbal that elevates the whole glass. Everything comes together in a pitcher with chilled sparkling water, so the fizz stays lively and the flavors stay clean. There are no hidden nut-based ingredients to worry about, just whole, straightforward components you can feel good about pouring for anyone at the table. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice and it looks like something from a fancy café menu — no special equipment or barista skills required.
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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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