Pecan Free Pineapple Ginger Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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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. The star of the show is a quick homemade ginger syrup made with fresh ginger and maple syrup — it's fragrant, warming, and miles better than anything you'd find in a bottle. Combined with freshly pressed pineapple juice and a hit of lime, the result is a layered, complex flavor that feels genuinely sophisticated without a drop of alcohol. Topping it off with chilled sparkling water keeps everything light and effervescent, so it's as refreshing as it is bold. Since every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fresh fruit, fresh ginger, maple syrup — there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. A pineapple slice or mint sprig on the rim makes it look stunning, whether you're serving it at a party or just treating yourself on a weeknight. It's the kind of recipe that quietly becomes your go-to whenever you want something that feels special but comes together with almost no effort.

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Ingredients

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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