Soy Free Maple Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle — bright, tropical, and just herby enough to feel a little fancy. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into pure juice, which gives the whole pitcher a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with tart lemon and muddled mint. A quick maple simple syrup ties everything together with a warm, rounded depth that plain sugar just can't match. The sparkling water goes in last, keeping those bubbles lively and the finish crisp. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and clean, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. It's the kind of refreshing drink that looks impressive on a table but comes together with nothing more than a blender, a strainer, and a little patience.
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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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