Pork Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling drink is built entirely from fresh produce and pantry staples — no animal products of any kind in sight. Blended pineapple brings a natural sweetness and sunny flavor, while freshly grated ginger adds a little heat that keeps every sip interesting. A short cucumber infusion in the fridge gives the whole thing a cool, garden-fresh depth that you just can't get from a bottled juice. The squeeze of lime and touch of maple syrup tie it all together, letting you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. When the sparkling water goes in at the end, it lifts everything into something that feels genuinely special — the kind of drink you'd pay too much for at a nice brunch spot. It's a great make-ahead option since the base chills in the fridge while you get everything else ready, and it looks stunning poured over ice with a sprig of mint.
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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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