Xanthan Gum Free Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Bright, tropical, and just a little spicy, this mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny tang, while a quick homemade ginger syrup — made with nothing more than water, maple syrup, and sliced fresh ginger — adds warmth and depth that no bottled mixer can match. Because everything here is made from scratch using whole, recognizable ingredients, there's zero need to scan labels for hidden additives or thickeners that can sneak into store-bought syrups and juice blends. The lime juice cuts through the sweetness beautifully, and the chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any artificial anything. Shaking it over ice before pouring means every sip is perfectly chilled and well-blended from the first glass to the last. A sprig of mint and a pineapple slice on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive in about two seconds. It's refreshing, clean, and exactly the kind of drink you'll want to make again the moment the glass is empty.
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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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