Refreshing Tropical Blue Spirulina Lemonade with Pineapple
A vibrant and refreshing lemonade blending tart lemon juice, sweet pineapple, and nutrient-rich blue spirulina powder. Perfect for summer, this drink is quick to make and offers a tropical twist on classic lemonade.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (165 g) fresh pineapple chunks (or canned pineapple, drained)
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes as needed
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish or muddling)
Instructions
- Roll lemons on the counter, cut in half, and juice to extract about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
- Cut fresh pineapple into chunks, about 1 cup (165 g). If using canned pineapple, drain well.
- In a blender, combine pineapple chunks, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweetener. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and vibrant blue.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large pitcher. Add 4 cups (960 ml) cold water and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
- If spirulina powder settles, stir gently before serving.
Notes
Measure spirulina carefully to avoid a strong seaweed taste. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Chill water and pineapple beforehand for a crisper drink. Stir before serving if spirulina settles. Mint leaves can be muddled gently for extra aroma but avoid bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz / 240 ml
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: blue spirulina lemonade, tropical lemonade, pineapple lemonade, summer drink, healthy lemonade, refreshing drink, natural blue drink