Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients that are gentle on a sensitive esophagus. Fresh pineapple gets blended with ginger, lime juice, mint, and a touch of maple syrup, then strained smooth so there's no fibrous pulp to worry about going down. Cucumber slices steep quietly in the chilled juice, adding a cool, garden-fresh depth that makes this feel far more sophisticated than a basic fruit drink. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scanning every label for trigger foods and additives — here, every single ingredient is something you can see and control. The sparkling water gives it a gentle fizz that makes it feel like a real treat, and the maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and it looks stunning, whether you're sipping solo or setting it out for guests who have no idea it was designed with dietary needs in mind.
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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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