Pineapple Ginger Mint Spritzer
A refreshing mocktail that includes Del Monte® Pineapple juice and a mint ginger syrup, topped with a splash of seltzer.
Yield 1 Serving (7 oz over ice)
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Water, bottled | 2 cups |
| Sugar, granulated | 1 cup |
| Ginger Root, raw, coarse chopped | 1 1/2 Tbsp |
| Mint, large fresh sprigs | 3 each |
| Del Monte® Pineapple Juice | 1/3 cup |
| Del Monte® Pineapple Chunks, to garnish (optional) | 3 each |
| Ginger Root, raw, 1" think slice | 1 each |
| Mint, fresh sprig | 1 each |
| Orange wedge, 1/12th cut | 1 each |
| Mint Ginger Simple Syrup | 1 Tbsp |
| Seltzer | 2 Tbsp (1 oz) |
TIP
Can also be made into a cocktail by including desired white spirit such as rum, gin or vodka.
In a bar setting, if the orange has been peeled for other cocktails, the wedge is fine to use on this spritzer.
Directions:
Mint Ginger Simple Syrup
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To make the mint ginger simple syrup: in a 2 qt. saucepan, add water, sugar, ginger root and mint.
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Bring to a boil briefly. Stir the contents to blend and allow to simmer; the sugar must dissolve and the water must reduce by 25%.
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Remove from heat. Strain syrup to remove any debris of mint and ginger.
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Allow to cool and place in squeeze bottle to dispense.
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Yield 1 1/2 cups
Pineapple Ginger Mint Spritzer
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To make each Spritzer: Deposit the 1” thin slice of ginger, mint sprig and orange wedge with skin on into a shaker cup and muddle gently.
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Add simple syrup, pineapple juice and a few rocks of ice. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously.
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In a fresh rocks glass with new ice, strain the shaken contents into the glass and top with a splash of seltzer water.
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Garnish with a sprig of mint and chunks of pineapple.
Mint Ginger Simple Syrup
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To make the mint ginger simple syrup: in a 2 qt. saucepan, add water, sugar, ginger root and mint.
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Bring to a boil briefly. Stir the contents to blend and allow to simmer; the sugar must dissolve and the water must reduce by 25%.
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Remove from heat. Strain syrup to remove any debris of mint and ginger.
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Allow to cool and place in squeeze bottle to dispense.
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Yield 1 1/2 cups
Pineapple Ginger Mint Spritzer
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To make each Spritzer: Deposit the 1” thin slice of ginger, mint sprig and orange wedge with skin on into a shaker cup and muddle gently.
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Add simple syrup, pineapple juice and a few rocks of ice. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously.
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In a fresh rocks glass with new ice, strain the shaken contents into the glass and top with a splash of seltzer water.
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Garnish with a sprig of mint and chunks of pineapple.
