Pregnancy Friendly Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, alcohol-free sipper is exactly the kind of refreshing drink that feels special without any of the ingredients you're trying to avoid right now. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings a bright, zippy tartness, while 100% grape juice adds a deep, fruity sweetness and a gorgeous jewel-toned color. A homemade maple-mint syrup ties everything together with an herby, lightly floral note that makes this feel far more elevated than a simple mocktail. Because you're making the syrup yourself from scratch, you know exactly what's going in — no artificial sweeteners, no hidden additives, just real ingredients. The sparkling water gives it that celebratory fizz, so it's perfect for a baby shower, a weekend brunch, or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. Garnished with fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks as beautiful as it tastes.
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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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