Peanut 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 flavor that pairs beautifully with the sharp kick of a homemade ginger-maple syrup. That syrup is the real star here — simmered low and slow, then steeped until the ginger flavor is deep and aromatic before being strained into the mix. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together with just enough tartness to keep things lively. Because every component is made from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. Top it off with chilled sparkling water, a sprig of mint, and a wedge of pineapple, and you've got something that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It's refreshing, totally crowd-pleasing, and genuinely easy to pull off at home.
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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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