Jul 14 2026
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Pineapple Fresca Recipe

Inspired by Charleston
Time20m
Serves4

Tropical Spritz Lifted by Fresh Lime, Mint & Tonic

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Ingredients

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Fruits

Beverages

Sweeteners

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pineapple

    Peel, core, and chop the fresh pineapple into small chunks. You should have about 2 cups of pineapple pieces.

  2. 2

    Juice the Lime

    Squeeze the lime to extract the juice. Adjust the quantity according to your taste preference.

  3. 3

    Muddle the Mint

    In a mixing glass, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their oils.

Mixing

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the muddled mint, chopped pineapple, lime juice, and agave syrup or honey. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.

  2. 5

    Add Tonic Water

    Slowly pour in the tonic water and gently stir to combine. Be careful not to over-stir as you want to keep the fizz.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Fresca

    Pour the Pineapple Fresca into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

  2. 7

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Pineapple Fresca!

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