Red Meat Allergy Friendly Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This sparkling sipper is bright, refreshing, and genuinely beautiful in a glass — the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh lemon juice brings a sharp citrusy backbone, while 100% grape juice adds a deep, fruity sweetness that balances everything out without any added sugar. The homemade maple-mint syrup is the secret weapon here: just a few minutes on the stove and a quick steep transforms two simple ingredients into something fragrant and complex. Because everything is built from whole, straightforward components, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no hidden additives, no mystery flavorings. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently at the end so you keep every last bubble, making each pour as lively as the first. Garnished with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice, it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. Make a big pitcher and watch it disappear fast.
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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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