MSG Free Pineapple Ginger Sparkling Cooler
This sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that instantly transports you somewhere warm and breezy — bright pineapple, zippy lime, and a homemade ginger syrup that brings just the right amount of heat and depth. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you can sip without a second thought about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your glass. The ginger syrup is a small but brilliant step: simmering fresh ginger slices with maple syrup coaxes out a bold, aromatic flavor that no store-bought concentrate can match. Fresh pineapple juice, squeezed and strained at home, keeps things clean and vibrant in a way that bottled versions simply don't. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher, gets topped with chilled sparkling water, and is ready to serve over ice with mint and citrus for a finish that looks as good as it tastes. It's equally at home at a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch — refreshing, naturally sweetened, and completely from scratch.
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4 servings
For the cooler
- 2 cups fresh pineapple juice (from about ½ medium pineapple, blended and strained)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
For the ginger syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- pineapple wedges or lime slices, for serving (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 5 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and the ginger flavor is pronounced.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ginger syrup steep for 20 minutes, until cooled to room temperature. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, pressing the ginger slices to extract as much syrup as possible; discard the solids.
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