Low Sodium Maple Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This drink is a full-on tropical escape in a glass — bright lemon, sweet pineapple, and fresh mint all working together in the most refreshing way possible. Instead of a standard simple syrup loaded with refined white sugar, this recipe uses a maple syrup version that adds a subtle warmth and depth you just don't get from the usual stuff. Every drop of sweetness here comes from real, whole ingredients: fresh-squeezed lemon juice, blended and strained pineapple, and that gently simmered maple syrup. Muddling the mint directly into the pineapple juice is the kind of small step that makes a huge difference, releasing all those fragrant oils for a flavor that tastes genuinely layered. A final pour of chilled sparkling water keeps it light and lively without any store-bought mixers or flavored sodas sneaking in extra sodium. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table with its lemon slice and pineapple wedge garnish, but honestly takes almost no effort to pull together.
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4 servings
For the maple simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For the lemonade
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (from about ½ small pineapple)
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 16 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon slices (optional)
- 4 small pineapple wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Blend the pineapple chunks until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids. You should have about 1 cup of pineapple juice.
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