Pineapple Ginger Mocktail

A zippy, tropical mocktail combining fresh pineapple juice with a homemade ginger syrup and sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing non-alcoholic drink. Sweet, spicy, and bubbly in every sip.

By YumYum Editorial · Drinks & Smoothies

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 5 min · Total: 15 min · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water (for ginger syrup)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup chilled sparkling water or club soda
• to taste Ice, for serving
• to taste Pineapple wedges and mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, sugar, and water; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor, then remove from heat and let cool.
3. Strain the syrup into a jar, discarding the ginger slices.
4. In a pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, 2-3 tablespoons of the ginger syrup, and the lime juice; stir well.
5. Fill glasses with ice, pour in the pineapple-ginger mixture, then top each glass with sparkling water.
6. Stir gently and garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint sprig before serving.