Nitrate & Nitrite 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 golden base, while grated ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper layer in warmth and depth that feels almost luxurious for something so simple. A squeeze of lime and a spoonful of honey balance the whole thing out before chilled sparkling water turns it into a proper, effervescent refresher. For anyone navigating a diet that avoids preservatives and cured-meat additives, drinks can actually be a sneaky source of concern — flavored sodas and commercial juice blends sometimes carry more than you'd expect. This recipe sidesteps all of that by leaning entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients with nothing processed or hidden in the mix. Straining out the ginger solids gives it a clean, smooth finish that looks just as good as it tastes, especially with a pineapple wedge perched on the rim. It comes together in minutes and genuinely feels like something you'd order at a wellness café.
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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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