Capsaicin Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
Bright, tropical, and just a little zingy, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny depth that bottled versions simply can't match, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds warmth without any heat — making it a perfect fit for anyone who needs to avoid capsaicin entirely. Ginger can sometimes be a tricky ingredient since it occasionally shows up alongside chili in spice blends or store-bought syrups, but here you're simmering and steeping it yourself, so you stay in complete control of what goes in the glass. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop, and once it's strained and cooled, the rest is just a matter of pouring and stirring. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together with a little tartness that keeps the sweetness from going overboard. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of mint, it's refreshing, elegant, and genuinely impressive for something this easy to pull off.
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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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