Mushroom Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh lemon juice and 100% grape juice bring a gorgeous deep hue and a tart-sweet balance, while a homemade maple-mint syrup adds an herbal lift that store-bought lemonade simply can't compete with. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just steep fresh mint leaves in warm maple syrup and water, then strain and you're done. Everything gets poured over ice and finished with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz in every sip. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every component is a whole, recognizable ingredient with zero hidden extras to second-guess. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel and it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. It's the perfect pitcher drink for warm days, dinner parties, or honestly just treating yourself on a Tuesday.
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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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