Xanthan Gum Free Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Spritzer
Tropical, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more festive. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a bright, sunny flavor, while a homemade maple-ginger syrup adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop — just a gentle simmer and a slow steep to coax every bit of spice out of the fresh ginger before it gets strained away clean. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, there's nothing to scrutinize on a label or worry about sneaking in through a pre-made shortcut. A squeeze of fresh lime ties the whole thing together with just enough tartness to keep it lively. Top it off with chilled sparkling water, a handful of ice, and a sprig of mint, and you've got something that looks and tastes like it came from a craft cocktail bar. It's a genuinely crowd-pleasing sipper that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
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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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