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Pineapple Ginger Sparkler

Pineapple Ginger Sparkler

Sweet pineapple, a bright ginger kick, and fizzy bubbles — this Pineapple Ginger Sparkler tastes like sunshine in a glass and makes any ordinary afternoon feel like a mini vacation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks chilled — about 1 small pineapple crown’s worth
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup vegan substitute for honey — adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes total if you love tang
  • 2 cups sparkling water chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Bold note: I swapped maple syrup for honey so this mocktail stays 100% vegan. If you prefer less sweet start with 1 tbsp and add more later.

Equipment

  • High-speed blender (or a regular blender)
  • Fine-mesh sieve (for a smooth pour; optional if you like pulp)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Citrus juicer (or just squeeze by hand)
  • Pitcher or serving glasses
  • Muddler or spoon (for stirring)
  • You don’t need anything fancy. I keep a tiny hand sieve on the counter for quick strain jobs — life-saver

Method
 

  1. Blend the base
  2. Put pineapple chunks, sliced ginger, maple syrup, and lime juice into the blender. Pulse until smooth. The ginger will add a spicy zip — don’t worry, it mellows a touch when you chill and dilute with sparkling water.
  3. Strain for silkiness (optional but recommended)
  4. Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or bowl, using a spatula to press through the juice. This step removes fibrous pulp and gives the drink a sleek, café-quality texture. If you like a bit more body, skip the sieve and call it “rustic.”
  5. Assemble the sparklers
  6. Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the strained pineapple-ginger liquid to about halfway. Top off each glass with cold sparkling water and gently stir once to combine. Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wheel.
  7. Serve immediately
  8. Enjoy that fizzy, bright sip right away. The bubbles taste best fresh; the mixture loses fizz if you pre-mix too far ahead.

Notes

Serving size & calorie breakdown

This recipe serves 2 generous glasses. Here’s the rough calorie math (per batch):
  • Pineapple (1 cup): ~82 kcal
  • Maple syrup (2 tbsp): ~104 kcal
  • Lime juice & ginger: negligible (~10–15 kcal)
  • Sparkling water & mint: 0 kcal
Total batch calories: ~200 kcal → ~100 kcal per serving. If you split into 4 smaller glasses, count about 50 kcal each. These numbers stay approximate because different pineapples and syrups vary a bit.