Almond Free Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit spicy, this mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere warm even on a regular Tuesday. The star move here is a quick homemade ginger syrup made with fresh ginger and maple syrup — it steeps right on the stovetop and delivers a deep, aromatic heat that no bottled mixer can match. Fresh pineapple juice and lime juice bring the citrusy punch, while chilled sparkling water keeps everything light and effervescent. The whole thing gets shaken over ice so it arrives in the glass perfectly cold and frothy, ready to impress. Every single ingredient in this drink is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. Garnish with a pineapple slice, a lime wedge, or a sprig of fresh mint if you want to make it look as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
For the ginger syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For the mocktail
- ¾ cup fresh pineapple juice (from about 1 ½ cups chopped fresh pineapple, pressed or blended and strained)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin slices fresh pineapple or lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
- 2 small sprigs fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, maple syrup, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and the ginger flavor is pronounced. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- 2
Pour the ginger syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the ginger slices to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
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