Emulsifier Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
Bright, tropical, and fizzing with ginger heat, this spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more festive. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny depth that no bottled blend can match, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds warmth and complexity in just a few easy steps. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there are no hidden additives or stabilizers to worry about — just clean, real flavor from start to finish. The ginger syrup steeps gently on the stove, filling your kitchen with an incredible aroma before it ever hits the glass. A squeeze of fresh lime ties it all together, cutting through the sweetness with just the right amount of brightness. Topped with chilled sparkling water and served over ice, it's refreshing without being cloying, and impressive enough to serve to guests without any extra effort.
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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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