Cinnamon Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this garden cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh pineapple brings natural sweetness and a juicy, vibrant base, while grated ginger adds a clean, zippy warmth that wakes everything up without any spice blends or flavoring shortcuts. A squeeze of lime and a touch of maple syrup round out the flavor beautifully, and the cucumber infusion step gives the whole thing a cool, almost spa-like quality that's surprisingly elegant. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, drinks and packaged mixes can be a minefield — spiced syrups and flavored sparkling waters often sneak it in where you'd least expect it. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can blend and sip with total confidence. The sparkling water finish makes it feel festive enough for a gathering, but it's simple enough to throw together on a weeknight when you just want something better than plain water.
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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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