Spiced Pineapple Ginger Cooler

Name: Spiced Pineapple Ginger Cooler
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 1/4 cup, peeled and finely grated fresh ginger; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3 cups sparkling water

A zesty, warming beverage with fresh pineapple, grated ginger, and a hint of cinnamon for a bright, aromatic sip.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1/4 cup, peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups sparkling water

Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup finely grated fresh ginger, 1 cinnamon stick, and 3 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing pineapple solids to extract liquid — discard solids.
Step 3: Stir 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice into the hot liquid until honey dissolves, then cool completely in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
Step 4: Just before serving, gently stir in 3 cups sparkling water to maintain effervescence.
Step 5: Serve immediately over ice in tall glasses, garnished with a thin ginger slice.