Oats 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 sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh pineapple gets blended with grated ginger, lime juice, and mint, then strained into a pitcher where cucumber slices quietly do their magic — infusing the whole thing with a cool, clean finish. The result is layered and complex in the best way, with sweet fruit up front, a little heat from the ginger, and a crisp herbal note that lingers. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. Sparkling water gives it a gentle effervescence that makes it feel celebratory, though still water works beautifully if you prefer something more mellow. It's an ideal make-ahead option since the base chills in the fridge while the cucumber infuses, meaning you can have it ready to pour the moment guests arrive. Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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