Spicy Pineapple Ginger Cooler for Hot Days
A refreshing, non-alcoholic summer drink that combines sweet pineapple juice with a homemade spicy ginger syrup and fizzy water. Perfect for cooling down on hot days, this beverage is easy to make, family-friendly, and customizable to your preferred spice level.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups pineapple juice fresh or bottled, unsweetened
- 1 cup fresh ginger sliced, for syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar for syrup
- 1 cup water for syrup
- Carbonated water or club soda to top off each glass
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh pineapple slices, mint, or crystallized ginger for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the ginger syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sliced ginger, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain to remove ginger slices.
- Fill each glass with ice cubes. Pour 1/2 cup pineapple juice into each glass.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of ginger syrup to each glass, adjusting to taste.
- Top off each glass with carbonated water or club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh pineapple slices, mint, or crystallized ginger if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the level of spiciness by using more or less ginger in the syrup. For a hot version, simmer all ingredients together and serve warm. Try adding cinnamon, cloves, or cardamom for extra flavor. Store leftover ginger syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 24gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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