Ginger Pineapple Spritzer Recipes

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.

GINGERSNAP SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a small pitcher, stir together the ginger beer and vodka. Divide among 8 ice-filled glasses. Top off with the seltzer water, adding more to taste, and garnish each with 2 strips candied ginger.

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.

EASY PINEAPPLE-GINGER GLAZE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all ingredients with whisk until well blended.
• Brush glaze over ham during last 45 minutes of baking.

POMEGRANATE GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place ginger and lime slices in a pitcher; stir in pomegranate and orange juices. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, strain and discard ginger and lime. Stir club soda into juice mixture. Garnish as desired.

GINGER AND PINEAPPLE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Combine pineapple juice and ginger in a blender and blend until nearly smooth. Strain into a tall glass over ice. Stir in seltzer and garnish with a pineapple spear, if desired.