Barley Free Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
This tropical refresher is bright, fizzy, and genuinely thirst-quenching — the kind of drink that tastes like a vacation in a glass. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into a silky juice, then spiked with tart lime and a pinch of sea salt that makes every sip pop. The sparkling water adds a lively effervescence that turns a simple fruit drink into something that feels a little special. Grain-based additives and hidden fillers are a non-issue here because every single ingredient is whole and recognizable — real fruit, real citrus, real bubbles. It's a natural fit for anyone following a strict elimination protocol, since there's nothing processed or ambiguous on the ingredient list. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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