Ginger Pineapple Spritzer Recipes

GINGER PINEAPPLE SPARKLING PUNCH

Steps:

• Make ginger syrup:
• Bring water, sugar, and ginger to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, then remove from heat and steep, uncovered, 15 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding ginger. Chill, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.
• Make punch:
• Stir together ginger syrup and fruit juices in a punch bowl or pitcher. Stir in sparkling water and ice.

GINGER PINEAPPLE SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine pineapple juice & ginger.
• Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
• Pour into small glass bowl, then cover & refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.
• Strain juice mixture & discard ginger.
• Gently stir club soda into juice mixture, then serve in glasses over ice.

GINGER SPRITZ

Steps:

• For the ginger vodka: Place the ginger in an airtight container. Add a few ounces of the vodka and muddle for several minutes. Add the rest of the vodka, cover and let sit for at least 24 hours, muddling the ginger again every few hours. (Makes 18 ounces.)
• For the ginger simple syrup: Heat the sugar and water in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. When the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes, stir in the ginger and remove from heat. Let the ginger steep until the syrup is completely cool. Remove the ginger and transfer the syrup to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Makes about 12 ounces.)
• For the ginger spritz: Pour 4 ounces ginger vodka, 2 ounces ginger simple syrup and the lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover, and shake until fully chilled.
• Strain into two glasses and top each with 2 ounces club soda. Garnish with the candied ginger skewers.

PASSIONFRUIT & PINEAPPLE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Put ice in 8 tall glasses.
• Add 1 tbsp passionfruit pulp and ¼ cup pineapple juice to each glass.
• Top with mineral water.
• Cut pineapple into large slices if using and garnish drinks. Serve immediately.

PINEAPPLE GRAPEFRUIT SPRITZER

Steps:

• Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large container; cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding ginger.
• Add wine just before serving. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.