Black Pepper Free Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Bright, tropical, and completely refreshing, this pineapple ginger mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny depth, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds warmth and complexity that no store-bought mix can replicate. The whole thing gets shaken over ice and topped with sparkling water, so every sip is lively and effervescent. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category — spice blends and flavored syrups often sneak it in — but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. You're building flavor from scratch with ginger, lime, and pineapple, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. A garnish of fresh mint or a pineapple slice makes it look stunning in the glass, whether you're serving it at a dinner party or just treating yourself on a weeknight.
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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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