MSG Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
This spritzer is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little celebration — bright, fizzy, and layered with tropical flavor. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny tang, while the homemade ginger syrup adds a warm, aromatic kick that bottled drinks just can't replicate. That syrup is the real secret here: simmering fresh ginger slices with maple syrup coaxes out a deep, spicy-sweet flavor that infuses every sip. A squeeze of fresh lime ties it all together with just enough tartness to keep things lively. Because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed — no flavor packets, no store-bought concentrates, no additives — you know exactly what's going into your glass. Top it off with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of mint, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy cocktail bar. It's a genuinely refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink that anyone can feel good about pouring.
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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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