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Frozen Green-Grape and Ginger Cooler

Grape Escape Granita Cooler

190 minutes total · Easy · Makes 2

Pale green frozen grape and ginger mocktail in a chilled stemless glass with frosted grapes and a fennel frond

Frozen green grapes, lime and fresh ginger whirl into a pale, frosty cooler with a delicate fennel finish.

10 minutes to mix180 minutes to chill2 finished drinks

01

What you’ll need

  • 260 g seedless green grapes, plus 6 grapes for garnish
  • 120 ml unsweetened coconut water, certified alcohol-free
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
  • 120 ml chilled plain sparkling water
  • 1 small fennel frond for garnish

02

Mix the drink

  1. Spread the 260 g grapes on a small tray and freeze for at least 3 hours, until solid. Chill two stemless wine glasses at the same time.
  2. Steep the crushed fennel seeds in the coconut water for 10 minutes, then strain and refrigerate until cold.
  3. Blend the frozen grapes, fennel-infused coconut water, agave, lime juice and ginger until evenly slushy. Pause once to scrape down the blender if needed.
  4. Add the sparkling water and pulse only twice, just enough to combine without losing all the bubbles.
  5. Taste and add up to 1 teaspoon more lime juice if the grapes are especially sweet.

03

Serve it beautifully

The glass, temperature and first aroma all shape the drink. Set those details before the final pour.

  1. Use well-chilled stemless wine glasses so the broad bowl shows the pale green frozen texture.
  2. Divide the cooler immediately between the glasses; the frozen grapes provide the ice, so no additional cubes are needed.
  3. Thread three reserved grapes onto each pick and rest it across the rim, then add a small fennel frond.
  4. Serve very cold within 5 minutes of blending, before the granita texture softens.

At the table

What to pair with it

Crispy chickpea fritters with lemon and herbs

Grilled zucchini flatbread with dairy-free ricotta

Chilled soba noodle salad with cucumber and sesame

Estimated per drink

Nutrition at a glance

Calories
122
Fat
0.4g
Saturated fat
0.1g
Carbohydrates
31g
Fibre
1.5g
Sugars
27g
Protein
1g
Sodium
20mg

Most of the drink’s sweetness comes naturally from the grapes, with only a small amount of added agave.

Estimates vary with ingredient brands, substitutions and serving size.