Macadamia Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
Bright, tropical, and fizzy, 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 juice simply can't match, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds warmth and complexity in just a few easy steps. The ginger is steeped low and slow until the syrup turns fragrant and bold, then strained out so every sip is smooth and perfectly balanced. A squeeze of fresh lime ties it all together with just enough tartness to keep things lively. When the chilled sparkling water hits the pineapple-ginger base, the whole thing comes alive — effervescent, refreshing, and genuinely impressive without much effort at all. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a wedge of pineapple and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nut concerns, so you can pour and serve with total confidence.
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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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