Chicken Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit zingy, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a celebration. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny depth that bottled juice simply can't match, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds warmth and complexity in the best possible way. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop — just a gentle simmer to coax all that spicy, aromatic flavor out of the ginger before it steeps and cools. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together with just enough tartness to keep each sip lively and refreshing. Topped with chilled sparkling water and served over ice, the whole thing is naturally free from any animal proteins, making it an effortless fit for anyone avoiding poultry or keeping a cleaner ingredient list. Dress it up with mint and a wedge of pineapple for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to all season long.
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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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