Nightshade Free Pineapple Mint Spritz
Fresh pineapple, bright mint, and a squeeze of lime come together in a drink that feels like a vacation in a glass. The tropical sweetness of blended pineapple pairs beautifully with the cool herbal lift of mint, and a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the fruit. Nightshade-free eating can sometimes feel limiting when it comes to flavored drinks and store-bought beverages, which often sneak in unexpected ingredients, but this one is completely homemade and straightforward. Every ingredient here is naturally free of peppers, tomatoes, and other common nightshades, so you can sip without second-guessing the label. Blending and straining the pineapple base gives the spritz a silky, juice-bar quality that feels genuinely special. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, it's fizzy, refreshing, and just fancy enough to serve at a gathering without any extra effort.
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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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