High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
This bright, fizzy drink is everything a refreshing spritzer should be — tropical, a little spicy, and completely made from scratch. The sweetness comes entirely from maple syrup, which means no corn-derived sweeteners hiding anywhere in the glass. A quick homemade ginger syrup is the secret weapon here: simmering fresh ginger slices with maple syrup and water coaxes out a warm, aromatic depth that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Fresh-squeezed pineapple juice and lime juice keep things vibrant and tangy, while chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescence. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive garnished with mint and a pineapple wedge, but the process is genuinely straightforward. Pour it over ice and serve immediately so the bubbles stay lively — this one disappears fast.
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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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