Alpha Gal Friendly Maple Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This drink is a total showstopper — bright, tropical, and refreshingly herbal all at once. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into a silky juice, then muddled mint and real lemon juice join the party for a layered flavor that tastes like summer in a glass. A quick maple simple syrup brings just the right amount of sweetness without relying on anything derived from mammals, making this a genuinely worry-free sip for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing involved. The finishing touch of chilled sparkling water gives it a light, effervescent lift that makes it feel special enough for a backyard gathering but easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a fancy brunch spot.
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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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