Pistachio 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 steeps gently in the syrup, so every sip carries that fragrant, slightly spicy kick without any harsh bite. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together with just enough tartness to keep things lively. When it's time to serve, chilled sparkling water is added with a gentle stir so the bubbles stay intact and every glass is perfectly effervescent. Garnished with mint and a wedge of pineapple, it looks as gorgeous as it tastes — no bar cart required. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's zero label-reading stress when you're mixing up a batch for a crowd.
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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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