Almond Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
This sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more festive, whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon. Fresh pineapple juice brings a bright, tropical sweetness, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. The syrup is dead simple to pull together — just a quick simmer and a steep — and the result is a fragrant, gingery base that ties everything together beautifully. A splash of fresh lime juice keeps it lively and balanced, and the chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing required. Garnished with fresh mint and a wedge of pineapple, it looks stunning in the glass with almost zero effort. Serve it immediately so the bubbles stay lively and every sip is as refreshing as the first.
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4 servings
For the ginger syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For the spritzer
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple juice (from about ½ medium pineapple, juiced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice, 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 from the heat and let the syrup steep for 20 minutes, until cooled to room temperature. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, pressing the ginger slices to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.
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