Citric Acid Free Sparkling Pineapple Mint Water

Fresh pineapple and cool mint come together in a drink that feels like a spa day in a glass — bright, lightly sweet, and endlessly refreshing. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, finding a fizzy drink that doesn't sneak in additives or preservatives can feel nearly impossible, but this one keeps things completely clean with just whole fruit, fresh herbs, water, and sparkling water. The trick is bruising the mint leaves before they go into the pitcher, which releases their natural oils and gives the infusion a fragrant, almost floral depth without any extra effort. Letting everything steep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes is what makes the flavor really bloom — the pineapple gently sweetens the water while the mint keeps it crisp and lively. When you pour in the chilled sparkling water at the end and stir just once, you get that satisfying fizz without losing the carbonation. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive enough to serve at a gathering but is genuinely simple to pull together any afternoon.

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