Paraben Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh lemon juice, 100% grape juice, and a homemade maple-mint syrup come together in a pitcher that looks stunning and tastes even better. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you sidestep the preservatives and synthetic additives that sneak into so many store-bought beverages and flavored syrups. The mint syrup is a simple stovetop steep — maple syrup, water, and fresh leaves — so you know exactly what's going into every glass. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps things beautifully fizzy without sacrificing any of that bright, herby flavor. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is refreshing — perfect for entertaining or just treating yourself on a warm day.
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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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