Tree Nut 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, spicy depth that makes every sip feel a little more special than your average lemonade. The lime juice ties it all together with just enough tartness to keep things lively. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts — no swaps needed, no label-scanning required — so you can mix up a pitcher with total confidence. The ginger syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop and can be made ahead, making this an easy choice for entertaining or a lazy afternoon on the porch. Top each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a wedge of pineapple, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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