Vegan Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Fresh pineapple, zingy ginger, cool cucumber, and bright lime come together in a drink that tastes like a garden party in a glass. Everything gets blended smooth, strained into a pitcher, and finished with sparkling water for a lift that makes it feel genuinely special without any complicated technique. The cucumber infuses the juice while it chills, adding a subtle, refreshing depth that sets this apart from a basic fruit punch. Maple syrup is the only sweetener here, keeping things completely plant-based with no honey or refined sugar to second-guess. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive on a table but comes together with nothing more than a blender, a strainer, and a little patience. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge and it's practically begging to be photographed.
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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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