Capsaicin Free Pineapple Mint Spritz
Fresh pineapple brings a natural sweetness and brightness that makes this spritz feel like a vacation in a glass. The mint adds a cool, herbal lift, while fresh lime juice keeps everything balanced and just a little tart. Blending and straining the fruit creates a silky, pulp-free base that mixes beautifully with sparkling water for a drink that looks as good as it tastes. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, finding a truly flavorful, festive beverage without any hidden heat can be trickier than expected — this one is built entirely around gentle, crowd-pleasing ingredients. Maple syrup sweetens things naturally without overpowering the fruit, and the whole process comes together in just a few easy steps. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel for a finishing touch that makes it feel genuinely special.
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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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