MSG 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 sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh pineapple brings natural sweetness and a juicy base, while grated ginger adds a lively kick that wakes everything up without overpowering the glass. A squeeze of lime and a touch of maple syrup round out the flavor beautifully, and the cucumber infusion step adds a cool, subtle depth that makes this feel genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your drink. Blending and straining the fruit creates a silky, pulp-free juice that's clean and elegant — far better than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Topped off with sparkling water and served over ice with fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious. This is the kind of refresher you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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