Citric Acid Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Pineapple Ginger Fizz
This golden, spiced fizz is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy juice bar but comes together in your own kitchen in just a few minutes. Fresh pineapple juice forms the sweet, tropical base, layered with warming turmeric, cinnamon, and a little kick of grated ginger — it's vibrant, complex, and genuinely refreshing. A pinch of black pepper rounds out the spice blend in a way that just works, and a drizzle of honey keeps everything balanced without any processed sweeteners. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, fizzy drinks can feel like a minefield since so many commercial sodas and flavored sparkling waters sneak it in as a preservative or flavor enhancer — this one sidesteps all of that entirely. The lime juice here is the only acidic element, and it's fresh-squeezed, so you stay in full control of what goes into your glass. Straining out the ginger solids gives the final drink a smooth, clean texture that makes the sparkling water topping feel extra effervescent. Serve it over ice with a pineapple wedge and it's practically a party in a glass.
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2 servings
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple juice (from about ¼ of a medium pineapple, blended juice and strained, juice or store-bought 100% pineapple juice)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice cubes, as needed
- pineapple wedge or slice, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the pineapple juice, grated ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, honey, lime juice, and black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved and the spices are evenly distributed, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher or large measuring cup, pressing on the ginger solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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