Nutmeg Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Pineapple Ginger Fizz
This golden, fizzy drink is a serious crowd-pleaser — bright with tropical pineapple, warming from fresh ginger and cinnamon, and finished with a citrusy hit of lime. The turmeric gives it that gorgeous amber hue and a subtle earthiness that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average sparkling drink. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet hero here, helping the turmeric do its thing while adding just enough depth to keep every sip complex. Honey rounds out the tartness without making it cloying, and the sparkling water at the end keeps it light and refreshing. Many spiced drinks and warming blends lean heavily on nutmeg, but this recipe skips it entirely — every ingredient earns its place through flavor, not filler. Straining out the ginger solids before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you a silky-smooth fizz rather than a pulpy sip. Serve it over ice the moment it's assembled and it's genuinely hard to put down.
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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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