Wheat 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 homemade maple simple syrup for a layered sweetness that feels both tropical and grounded. The whole thing gets lifted by chilled sparkling water at the end, making every sip feel celebratory without being cloying. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten — no label-checking required, no swaps needed. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table with its lemon slice and pineapple wedge garnish, but the real magic is just how clean and vibrant it tastes. Make a big pitcher for a crowd or scale it down for a quiet afternoon treat — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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