Vegetarian 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 without any effort. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into pure juice, which gives the whole thing a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tartness of real lemon juice. Instead of refined white sugar, a quick maple simple syrup brings a subtle depth that you just can't get from the standard stuff. Muddled mint adds that cool, fragrant punch right in the pitcher, and the sparkling water at the end keeps everything lively and effervescent. It comes together in stages but nothing is complicated, and the result looks genuinely stunning in a tall glass with a pineapple wedge and a sprig of fresh mint. Every single ingredient is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required — just good, clean flavor from start to finish. Make a big pitcher for a summer gathering or scale it down for a solo afternoon treat; either way, it disappears fast.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!