Fructose Free Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
This bright, tropical refresher is everything you want on a warm day — tangy, lightly fizzy, and bursting with real fruit flavor. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained so you're left with pure, clean juice rather than a thick smoothie, which keeps the texture light and the flavor sharp. A hit of lime juice and a pinch of sea salt pull the whole thing together in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated for something so simple. Managing fructose intake doesn't mean giving up fruit-forward drinks — it just means being thoughtful about portions and preparation, and this recipe is built around exactly that kind of intentionality. The sparkling water adds a gentle effervescence that makes it feel like a proper mocktail without any added sweeteners or mystery ingredients to worry about. Serve it immediately over ice with a mint sprig and lime wheel if you want to make it feel a little fancy, though it honestly doesn't need the help.
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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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