Almond Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and refreshingly zingy, this garden cooler is exactly the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere warm even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh pineapple gets blended with grated ginger, lime juice, mint, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth base that's completely free of nuts or nut-derived ingredients. The cucumber infusion step is a quiet little genius move — those thin slices steep in the juice for just ten minutes and add a cool, garden-fresh depth that balances the tropical sweetness beautifully. A pour of sparkling water at the end gives it a gentle fizz that makes the whole thing feel a bit celebratory. Every ingredient here is naturally whole and plant-based, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress — just clean, vibrant flavors you can feel good about. It's an ideal make-ahead option for gatherings, since the base can be chilled in the fridge until you're ready to add the bubbles and serve.
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4 servings
- 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about ½ medium pineapple), peeled and cored
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- ½ medium english cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups sparkling water or still water, chilled
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the pineapple chunks, cold water, grated ginger, lime juice, maple syrup, and mint leaves to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
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