BHA & BHT Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling drink is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no preservatives, no artificial additives, nothing hiding in a label. That matters more than you might think with store-bought juices and flavored sparkling waters, which frequently sneak in synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life. Here, fresh pineapple does all the heavy lifting, blended smooth with zingy grated ginger, lime juice, and mint before being strained into a clean, jewel-bright juice. A brief cucumber infusion in the fridge adds a cool, garden-fresh depth that makes this feel genuinely special rather than just "fruit blended with water." Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and easy to adjust to your own taste. The whole thing comes together in minutes and finishes with a gentle pour of chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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