Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
Fresh pineapple and bright lime juice come together in a drink that tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass. Blending and straining whole pineapple chunks pulls out every drop of natural sweetness without relying on added sugars, syrups, or anything processed — just real fruit doing its thing. A pinch of sea salt is the quiet hero here, rounding out the citrus and making the flavors pop in a way that feels almost restaurant-worthy. Topped with chilled sparkling water, the result is effervescent and refreshing without any of the artificial ingredients that sneak into store-bought beverages. This kind of drink fits beautifully into a whole-foods approach to eating, leaning on produce and simple pantry staples rather than anything packaged or refined. Dress it up with a mint sprig and a lime wheel and it looks stunning on a table, whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. It comes together in minutes and disappears even faster.
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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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