Gelatin Free Pineapple Mint Spritz
Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling pineapple and mint drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. 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 — it's simple, stunning, and completely plant-based. Because every ingredient here is a whole fruit, herb, or natural sweetener, there's zero need to scrutinize labels for hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into packaged drinks and flavored sodas. The straining step is key — it gives you a silky, clear juice with all the flavor and none of the pulp, so the final pour looks as good as it tastes. A handful of ice and a few lime slices turn it into something that genuinely feels like it came from a café menu. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout, a brunch spread, or just a quiet afternoon when you need something a little more exciting than plain water.
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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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