Nightshade Free Pineapple Ginger Sparkling Cooler
Bright, tropical, and fizzy, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that instantly transports you somewhere warm and breezy. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a bold fruit flavor, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds a gentle, warming kick that makes every sip feel a little more special. The squeeze of fresh lime ties it all together with just the right amount of tartness. Nightshades have a sneaky way of showing up in unexpected places — flavored syrups, bottled mixers, and pre-made drink bases — so making everything from scratch here means you know exactly what's going in your glass. The ginger syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop, and once it's steeped and strained, the rest is just a matter of combining and pouring. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint, it's elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a lazy afternoon on the porch.
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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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