Xanthan Gum Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Pineapple Ginger Fizz
This vibrant, golden fizz is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy juice bar but comes together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Tropical pineapple juice meets warm spices — turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper — along with fresh ginger and bright lime juice for a flavor combination that's bold, refreshing, and surprisingly complex. The honey dissolves right into the base, giving it just enough sweetness to balance the heat from the ginger without tipping into sugary territory. A quick strain removes the ginger solids so every sip is silky smooth, and the chilled sparkling water added at the end keeps things light and effervescent. Many packaged drinks and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in thickeners or stabilizers, so making this at home means you know exactly what's in your glass — nothing but real, whole ingredients. It's an ideal afternoon refresher, a brunch showstopper, or even a mocktail worth sipping slowly.
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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
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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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