Pescatarian Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, golden drink is the kind of thing that makes a regular afternoon feel like a backyard party. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into pure, tropical juice, then layered with bright lemon, a whisper of turmeric, and a touch of ginger for a flavor that's refreshing and just a little unexpected. The honey-mint simple syrup is the secret weapon here — steeping fresh mint leaves in warm honey water creates a fragrant, floral sweetness that store-bought syrups simply can't match. Everything comes together in one pitcher with a quick whisk and stir, making it as easy to pull off as it is impressive to serve. Naturally plant-based and completely free of any seafood or meat concerns, this is the kind of recipe that fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any label-reading stress. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks like something from a fancy café menu — but you made it yourself in about fifteen minutes.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
For the honey-mint simple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
For the lemonade
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 2 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the mint leaves, and let steep for 10 minutes until fragrant. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the leaves to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.
- 2
Blend the fresh pineapple chunks in a blender until smooth, then strain through the fine-mesh strainer into the pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all the juice; discard the pulp.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!