Citric Acid Free Pineapple Mint Spritz
Fresh pineapple and mint come together in this bright, bubbly drink that feels like a vacation in a glass. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, finding a refreshing fizzy beverage without hidden additives or synthetic acids in store-bought options can be genuinely frustrating. This spritz sidesteps that entirely by relying on whole, recognizable ingredients — real pineapple, fresh lime, and maple syrup — so you know exactly what you're sipping. The blending and straining method pulls out a silky, pulp-free juice that mixes beautifully with sparkling water for a clean, effervescent finish. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without any of the processed sweeteners that can sneak unwanted compounds into your drink. It's elegant enough to serve at a gathering but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight when you just want something 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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