Peanut 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 far more glamorous than your own kitchen. Fresh pineapple gets blended with grated ginger, lime juice, mint, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, pulp-free juice that's clean and vibrant. The cucumber infusion step is a quiet little genius move — it adds a cool, subtle depth that makes this taste like something you'd pay too much for at a spa. Everything in this recipe is whole, fresh, and naturally free from any nut-based ingredients, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. A splash of sparkling water at the end gives it a gentle fizz that makes it feel festive without any fuss. It's endlessly riffable too — dial up the maple syrup for a sweeter sip or squeeze in extra lime if you like it tart. Whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this cooler is guaranteed to impress.
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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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