Low Iodine Turmeric-Cinnamon Pineapple Ginger Fizz
Bright, tropical, and loaded with warm spice, this fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself — because you genuinely are. Fresh pineapple juice brings natural sweetness and a sunny tang, while grated ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper layer in depth and a gentle heat that builds with every sip. Honey and fresh lime juice round everything out so it never tips into bitter or overpowering territory. For anyone navigating a low-iodine protocol, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category — flavored mixes, sodas, and even some juices sneak in additives that don't belong. This one keeps it clean: every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of the dairy, seafood, and iodized salt that tend to cause problems. Straining out the ginger solids gives the final drink a smooth, polished texture that feels genuinely special, not like a health tonic you're forcing down. Top it off with sparkling water and ice, and you've got a refreshing, celebration-worthy glass that fits your needs without any compromise.
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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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