Macadamia Free Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Bright, tropical, and just the right amount of spicy, this mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're somewhere warm even on a regular Tuesday. The star of the show is a quick homemade ginger syrup made with fresh ginger and maple syrup — it only takes a few minutes on the stove, but the depth of flavor it adds is genuinely impressive. Fresh pineapple juice and lime juice bring a natural sweetness and tang that no bottled mixer can match, and a good shake over ice ties everything together before the sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It's a great option for entertaining because it looks stunning with a pineapple slice or mint sprig on top, but it's just as easy to throw together for a solo afternoon treat. Refreshing, vibrant, and completely free of anything you'd rather avoid — this one earns a permanent spot in your drink rotation.
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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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