Chestnut Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
Tropical, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more festive. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and bright acidity, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds a warm, spicy depth that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop — just a gentle simmer and a 20-minute steep to coax every bit of flavor out of the ginger before straining it clean. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together with just the right amount of tartness before the whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of pineapple for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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