Paleo Maple Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle — bright, tropical, and refreshingly herby all at once. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into pure juice, then muddled mint and squeezed lemon join the party for a layered flavor that feels genuinely special. The sweetness comes entirely from a quick maple simple syrup made with just maple syrup and water, so there's no refined sugar or mystery sweetener in sight. That makes this a natural fit for anyone eating whole, unprocessed foods without having to sacrifice a satisfying, crowd-pleasing drink. Sparkling water gives it a light effervescence that makes it feel celebratory without any store-bought soda or artificial carbonation. It's the kind of thing you'd serve at a summer gathering and watch disappear in minutes — and it's just as easy to make a double batch.
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4 servings
For the maple simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For the lemonade
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (from about ½ small pineapple)
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 16 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon slices (optional)
- 4 small pineapple wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Blend the pineapple chunks until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids. You should have about 1 cup of pineapple juice.
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