Barley Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and refreshingly zingy, this sparkling garden cooler is exactly the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh pineapple gets blended with grated ginger, lime juice, and mint, then strained into a pitcher where cool cucumber slices quietly work their magic before the whole thing gets topped off with sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cereal-derived additives sneaking into your glass. The ginger brings a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweet pineapple, while the cucumber infusion adds a clean, almost spa-like quality that makes this feel genuinely special. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness honest and easy to adjust to your own taste. It's the kind of refreshing drink you'll want to batch up for a backyard gathering or just keep in the fridge for yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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