Spice Free Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
This bright, bubbly drink is everything you want on a warm day — tropical, tangy, and genuinely refreshing without a single artificial ingredient in sight. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into a silky juice, then brightened with squeezed lime and a pinch of sea salt that makes the whole thing pop. The salt isn't just a seasoning trick — it actually amplifies the sweetness of the pineapple and rounds out the citrus in a way that feels almost magical. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it has that satisfying fizz you'd expect from a fancy mocktail, minus any syrups, flavorings, or mystery additives. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, this is the kind of drink that proves you're not missing out — you're just drinking smarter. Optional mint and lime garnishes make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a brunch spot. Blend, strain, pour, and enjoy it immediately while the bubbles are still lively.
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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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