Chicken Free Maple Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This drink is a full-on tropical escape in a glass — bright, fizzy, and layered with flavors that feel way more special than your average lemonade. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into pure juice, then muddled mint and squeezed lemon join forces with a quick maple simple syrup for a sweetness that's rich and a little earthy rather than one-note sugary. The sparkling water goes in last, keeping all that effervescence alive right up until the first sip. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden animal-derived additives, no label-reading required. It's the kind of refreshing pitcher drink that works equally well for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon treat, and the optional pineapple wedge and mint sprig garnish make it look genuinely stunning with almost no extra effort. Make the maple syrup ahead of time and the rest comes together in minutes.
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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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