Walnut Free Pineapple Ginger Garden Cooler
Bright, tropical, and refreshingly zingy, this garden cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere with a breeze and zero obligations. Fresh pineapple gets blended with grated ginger, lime juice, and mint, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth base that's anything but ordinary. The cucumber infusion step is a small move that makes a big difference — it adds a cool, subtle earthiness that balances the pineapple's sweetness beautifully. A splash of sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying effervescence without overpowering the fresh flavors. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just wholesome, vibrant produce doing all the work. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness adjustable, so you can dial it up or keep things more tart depending on your crowd. 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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