Pecan Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, 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 gets blended with zingy ginger, lime juice, and mint, then strained into a pitcher where cool cucumber quietly does its thing, infusing the juice with a clean, garden-fresh note. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying, and a pour of sparkling water at the end gives it a gentle, festive fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, feel-good sipping. It's the kind of recipe that works beautifully for backyard gatherings, brunches, or anyone who just wants a stunning non-alcoholic option that doesn't taste like an afterthought. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, and it 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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