Nightshade 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. Sweet pineapple juice gets layered with warm turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger, then lifted by a squeeze of lime and finished with chilled sparkling water for a refreshing effervescence that feels genuinely special. Avoiding nightshades doesn't mean giving up bold, complex flavor — every ingredient here is naturally free of tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. The pinch of black pepper is a clever touch that helps the turmeric shine without adding any heat from nightshade-family spices. Straining out the ginger solids keeps the texture silky and smooth, so the drink looks as good as it tastes over a tall glass of ice. It comes together in just a few minutes of whisking and pouring, making it an effortless option for entertaining or a quiet afternoon treat.
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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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