Seed Oil Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
This vibrant, refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright tropical sweetness from fresh pineapple, a zippy kick of ginger, and a cool cucumber finish that makes it taste almost spa-like. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label wondering whether some mystery oil snuck into your glass. The blending and straining method pulls all the flavor out of the fruit and aromatics, leaving you with a beautifully clear, silky juice that feels genuinely elevated. A splash of sparkling water at the end gives it that lively, effervescent lift without any additives or preservatives. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and adjustable, so you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your pineapple is. It comes together quickly and looks stunning served over ice with a sprig of mint — the kind of drink that makes guests think you worked much harder than you did.
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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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