Nightshade Free Maple Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This drink is a bright, tropical twist on classic lemonade that feels like a vacation in a glass. Fresh pineapple is blended and strained for a silky juice base, then layered with muddled mint, tart lemon, and a maple simple syrup that adds just enough sweetness without any refined sugar. The whole thing gets finished with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel genuinely special. Avoiding nightshades is effortless here — every single ingredient is naturally in the clear, with no sneaky peppers, tomatoes, or spice blends to second-guess. The maple syrup step is worth the extra few minutes; it dissolves cleanly and carries a subtle warmth that plain sugar just can't match. Serve it over ice with a pineapple wedge and a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon, this one is a serious crowd-pleaser.
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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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