Nitrate & Nitrite 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 doing something good for yourself. Fresh pineapple gets blended with grated ginger, lime juice, and mint, then strained into a pitcher where cucumber slices quietly work their magic before you add a splash of sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's zero concern about hidden preservatives or cured-meat-style additives sneaking into your glass. Maple syrup steps in as a gentle sweetener that keeps things clean and easy to adjust to your own taste. The double-infusion method — blending first, then steeping the cucumber — builds layers of flavor that taste far more complex than the simple ingredient list suggests. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge and it looks stunning, whether you're pouring it for a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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