High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and refreshingly zingy, this garden cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself — because you genuinely are. Every drop of sweetness here comes from real pineapple and a touch of maple syrup, so you can sip without a second thought about hidden corn-derived sweeteners lurking in the bottle. Fresh ginger brings a lively kick, lime juice adds a citrusy edge, and cucumber quietly infuses the whole thing with a cool, spa-like depth that makes it taste far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Blending and straining the pineapple base gives you a silky-smooth juice that's clean and vibrant, nothing like the cloying, overly sweet drinks you'd find in the store. A splash of sparkling water at the end keeps it light and effervescent, making it just as welcome at a backyard gathering as it is on a quiet afternoon. It's one of those recipes where every ingredient earns its place, and the result is a cooler that tastes genuinely fresh from start to finish.
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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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