Low Sugar Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
Fresh pineapple and bright lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a drink that tastes genuinely tropical without a single drop of added sweetener. The natural sugars in ripe pineapple are sweet enough on their own, so there's no need to reach for syrups, honey, or anything processed. Blending and straining the pineapple creates a silky, clean juice that mixes beautifully with sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the flavors and makes the fruit taste even more vibrant. This is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without compromising your commitment to keeping added sugar out of your glass. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel and it looks impressive enough to serve at a gathering — no one will miss the cocktail mixer or the flavored soda.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (from about ½ small pineapple)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blend the pineapple chunks on high speed until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended pineapple through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup or pitcher, pressing the pulp firmly with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp. You should have about 3/4 to 1 cup of pineapple juice.
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