Chestnut Free Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Bright, tropical, and just the right amount of spicy, this mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny flavor, while a quick homemade ginger syrup made with maple syrup adds warmth and depth that no bottled mixer can match. A squeeze of lime keeps everything lively and balanced, and the chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz. The whole thing comes together with a quick shake over ice, so it's genuinely easy to pull off even when you're entertaining. Since every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — fresh fruit, ginger root, lime, sparkling water — there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a pre-made syrup. Garnished with a pineapple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning in the glass without any extra effort. Serve it at a dinner party, a weekend brunch, or just a Tuesday when you want something that feels a little celebratory.
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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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