Seed Oil Free Sparkling Grape Mint Lemonade
This drink is bright, bubbly, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want in a tall glass on a warm afternoon. Fresh lemon juice brings real citrus punch, while 100% grape juice adds a deep, fruity sweetness that store-bought lemonade blends can never quite match. The homemade maple mint syrup is a small step that makes a big difference, infusing the whole drink with a cool, herbal note that feels almost fancy without any effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of industrially processed oils, so you can sip without second-guessing the label on a flavored syrup or a mystery concentrate. Sparkling water keeps things light and fizzy, and the gentle stir at the end makes sure you don't lose that satisfying carbonation. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel and it looks like something from a restaurant menu — no one needs to know how easy it was.
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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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