Alpha Gal Friendly Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and refreshingly zingy, this garden cooler is exactly the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh pineapple gets blended with grated ginger, lime juice, and mint, then strained into a pitcher where cucumber slices quietly do their thing, infusing the juice with a cool, subtle depth before being removed entirely. A splash of sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying effervescence without any additives or mystery ingredients to worry about. Every single component here is plant-based and completely free of mammalian products, which means it fits naturally into an alpha-gal lifestyle without any label-reading stress or substitutions required. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness honest and adjustable, so you can dial it up or down depending on your mood. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a glass but comes together with minimal effort — perfect for sipping on the porch or serving to a crowd.
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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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