Barley Free Pineapple Mint Spritz

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(21)

This spritz is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny, even if you're just standing in your own kitchen. Fresh pineapple gets blended with mint, lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup, then strained into a pitcher and topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, vibrant sip that's genuinely refreshing. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grain-based additives sneaking into your glass. The straining step is key — it gives you a silky-smooth base that lets the tropical and herbal flavors really shine without any pulpy texture. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness light and clean, while the lime adds just enough tartness to balance the sweetness of the pineapple. Dress it up with a lime slice and a sprig of mint and it looks impressive enough to serve at a gathering, but it's honestly easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday afternoon.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about ½ medium pineapple), peeled and cored
½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup cold water
2 cups sparkling water, chilled
1 cup ice cubes

For serving

lime slices, for serving (optional)
fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the pineapple chunks, mint leaves, lime juice, maple syrup, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

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