Cashew 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 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 cucumber slices quietly work their magic, infusing the juice with a cool, subtle earthiness. The whole thing gets finished with sparkling water for a light, effervescent lift that makes it feel a little celebratory. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fruit, fresh produce, maple syrup, and water — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Tree nut allergies can make packaged drinks and flavored beverages a minefield of vague "natural flavors" and shared-facility warnings, but blending this up at home puts you completely in control. It's naturally sweet, beautifully layered in flavor, and stunning served over ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime.
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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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