Turmeric Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and refreshingly herbal, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. Fresh pineapple brings natural sweetness and a juicy backbone, while grated ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes every sip feel a little more alive. A squeeze of lime and a handful of mint round everything out, and the cucumber infusion step is a small but brilliant move that gives the whole cooler a clean, garden-fresh finish. Many store-bought ginger or tropical drinks sneak in spice blends or colorings that can be a concern for anyone avoiding certain ingredients — here, every element is straightforward and easy to verify. Blending and straining the base means you get a silky, pulp-free liquid that mixes beautifully with sparkling water for a drink that feels genuinely special. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness adjustable, so you can dial it up or keep it light depending on your mood. It's elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday afternoon.
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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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