Emulsifier Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Pineapple Ginger Fizz
Bright, tropical, and lightly spiced, this fizzy drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh pineapple juice forms the base, layered with warming turmeric, cinnamon, and grated ginger, then lifted by a squeeze of lime and a pinch of black pepper that helps the turmeric really shine. A spoonful of honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the heat, and chilled sparkling water gives the whole thing a satisfying, effervescent finish. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no stabilizers, no additives, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding emulsifiers. Store-bought drinks and flavored sodas are notorious for sneaking in lecithins and other additives, so making this at home with 100% pineapple juice and pantry spices is genuinely the smarter move. It comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a fine-mesh strainer, making it as easy as it is impressive to serve.
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2 servings
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple juice (from about ¼ of a medium pineapple, blended and strained, 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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