Rice Free Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Tropical, bright, and just a little spicy, this mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm even on a grey afternoon. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny depth that bottled juice simply can't match, while a quick homemade ginger syrup made with maple syrup adds warmth and complexity in just minutes on the stove. A hit of fresh lime keeps everything lively, and the chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz at the end. The whole thing comes together without a single grain of rice or rice-derived ingredient in sight — just real fruit, fresh ginger, and clean, simple pantry staples. Shaking it over ice before pouring means every sip is perfectly chilled and beautifully blended. Dress it up with a pineapple slice and a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes, 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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