Legume Free Maple Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This refreshing drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd pour out of a bottle. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into pure, golden juice, then muddled mint and bright lemon juice join forces with a quick maple simple syrup for a layered sweetness that feels both tropical and grounded. A splash of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps everything lively and effervescent in the glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes — no hidden additives, no processed flavor syrups to second-guess, just whole fruit, fresh herbs, and real maple. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning with a pineapple wedge and mint sprig on the rim, making it just as fitting for a backyard gathering as a quiet afternoon on the porch. The technique is simple but intentional, and that little extra step of straining the muddled mint gives you a beautifully clean, smooth sip every time.
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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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