Black Pepper Free Pineapple Mint Spritz

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(21)

Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this pineapple mint spritz is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and sunny no matter where you actually are. Fresh pineapple gets blended with mint, lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a pitcher and topped with chilled sparkling water — the result is a clean, effervescent sipper with serious flavor. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, beverages can be a sneaky source of trouble, especially pre-made mixers and flavored sodas that sometimes include unexpected seasonings. This one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's nothing hidden in the mix. The straining step is key — it gives you a silky-smooth base that lets the pineapple and mint really shine without any pulpy texture getting in the way. Garnished with a lime slice and a fresh mint sprig, it looks just as good as it tastes, making it a great option for entertaining or a simple weeknight treat.

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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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