Some days, I just need to feel somewhere else. Between the piles of laundry, dishes, and kid chaos… it’s easy to forget what calm even feels like.

That’s when I started making this Tropical Mint Fusion. It began as a way to use up leftover pineapple. But the moment I added lime and mint? Instant mood-lifter. It tasted like a mocktail on vacation — minus the sugar crash.

Now I sip it anytime I need a boost. It’s light, energizing, and feels like self-care in a glass.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or frozen)

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• 1/4 cup cucumber slices

• 2 sprigs fresh mint

• 2 cups cold coconut water or filtered water

• 1/2 cup ice

• Optional: 1 tsp chia seeds or a few drops of liquid stevia

Instructions

1. Muddle the flavor
   In a mason jar or glass pitcher, lightly mash pineapple, cucumber, mint, and lime juice to release flavor.

2. Add liquid + ice
   Pour in coconut water (or plain water) and ice. Stir everything together.

3. Optional extras
   Add chia seeds for a fun texture and extra hydration — or stevia for sweetness.

4. Let it infuse
   Sip right away or let sit 5–10 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Sarah’s Tips

• Fresh pineapple makes it sweeter, but frozen works great in a pinch.

• Coconut water adds electrolytes and tropical vibes.

• Want a spa twist? Add basil instead of mint — surprisingly amazing.

• Feeling fancy? Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 30

• Sugar: 4g (natural from pineapple)

• Carbohydrates: 7g

• Fiber: 1g

• Protein: 0g

• Fat: 0g

• Potassium: ~10% DV