Emulsifier Free Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh pineapple, real lime juice, sea salt, and chilled sparkling water. That matters more than it might seem, because so many bottled juices and flavored sparkling drinks sneak in additives and emulsifiers that have no business being in a simple fruit beverage. Here, you blend and strain fresh pineapple yourself, which means you control exactly what goes into the glass. The pinch of sea salt is a small but clever touch — it rounds out the sweetness and makes the citrus pop in a way that feels almost like a fancy cocktail without any of the fuss. A gentle stir with the sparkling water keeps things effervescent right up until the first sip. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel if you want it to look as good as it tastes, or skip the extras and just drink it straight — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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