By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 2
105 cal · 10 min
Pineapple Cooler
Recipe GLPR35440c6f19f92a
A refreshing tropical beverage made from fresh pineapple, ginger, and mint. The juice is blended smooth and strained, then served over ice with a sugared rim for an elegant presentation. Perfect for hot days or as a light refreshment.
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Ingredients
2½ cups Fresh pineapple, chopped
1 inch piece Fresh ginger root
8 leaves Fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon plus more for rimming Granulated sugar, divided
as needed Ice cubes
Directions
Combine the chopped pineapple, 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, and 8 mint leaves in a blender. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar if desired. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract all the juice. Discard the pulp. Cover and refrigerate the juice until ready to serve.
To rim the glasses, take a fresh pineapple cube and rub it along the outer edge of each glass. Pour a small amount of granulated sugar onto a plate and dip the moistened rim into the sugar to coat evenly.
Fill each rimmed glass with ice cubes. Pour the chilled pineapple juice over the ice, filling the glass three-quarters full.
Garnish each drink with a fresh mint leaf placed on top or along the rim. Serve immediately while cold.
Comments
This is a straightforward blended drink that hits well for a Charlotte summer: pineapple is cheap year-round at any major chain, ginger and mint are produce staples, and you'll spend under two dollars total for both servings. The ten-minute claim is honest if you're using pre-cut pineapple; whole fruit adds five minutes of prep that the recipe glosses over. It's fussy in the sense that it needs to be consumed immediately after blending or the ice melts into a thin soup, so it's strictly a same-night drink with no leftovers, which limits its usefulness for weeknight meal planning.
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