Homemade Honey Simple Syrup – Smooth, Versatile & Naturally Sweetened
August 18, 2026
Pineapple Honey Fizz – Bright, Tropical & Refreshing
Sweet pineapple, smooth honey, and sparkling soda come together in this easy Pineapple Honey Fizz. It requires only three ingredients and a few minutes to prepare, making it perfect for summer parties, backyard barbecues, or a refreshing afternoon drink.
Using honey simple syrup gives the drink a gentle floral sweetness that blends easily into the cold pineapple juice. Add a little fizz, pour it over ice, and it’s ready to enjoy!
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 drink
- Course: Beverages
- Difficulty: Easy
- Recommended Honey: Browning’s Clover Honey or Orange Blossom Honey
Why You’ll Love It
- Made with only three simple ingredients
- No blender or special equipment required
- Easy to prepare by the glass or by the pitcher
- Bright, tropical flavor
- Naturally sweetened with honey simple syrup
- Easy to customize with different sparkling beverages
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pineapple juice, chilled
- ½ cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water, chilled
- 1 tablespoon Homemade Honey Simple Syrup
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge or lime wheel for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Fill a 16-ounce glass with ice.
- Pour the pineapple juice and honey simple syrup over the ice.
- Stir until well combined.
- Slowly add the lemon-lime soda or sparkling water.
- Stir gently to preserve the bubbles.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge or lime wheel, if desired, and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Chill everything first: Cold ingredients help keep the ice from melting and diluting the drink.
- Adjust the sweetness: Start with 1 tablespoon of honey simple syrup and add more if desired.
- Wait to add the fizz: Add the soda immediately before serving for the freshest bubbles.
- Use 100% pineapple juice: It provides the brightest pineapple flavor without unnecessary added sweeteners.
- Stir gently: Vigorous stirring will cause the drink to lose its carbonation.
Variations
- Pineapple Honey Lime Fizz
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice for a bright, tangy finish. - Pineapple Coconut Fizz
Replace a few tablespoons of pineapple juice with coconut water. - Spicy Pineapple Fizz
Use honey simple syrup made with Browning’s Red Pepper Infused Honey for a sweet-and-spicy drink. - Pineapple Ginger Fizz
Replace the lemon-lime soda with ginger ale or ginger beer. - Less-Sweet Pineapple Fizz
Use plain sparkling water instead of lemon-lime soda. - Frozen Pineapple Fizz
Blend the pineapple juice, honey simple syrup, and ice. Pour into a glass and top with soda.
Party-Size Batch
Makes approximately eight 16-ounce drinks.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chilled pineapple juice
- 4 cups chilled lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- ½ cup honey simple syrup, plus more to taste
- Ice
Instructions
Combine the pineapple juice and honey simple syrup in a pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add the soda immediately before serving and stir gently. Pour over ice.
Storage
The pineapple juice and honey simple syrup can be mixed and refrigerated in a covered container for up to three days. Do not add the soda until you are ready to serve, or the drink will lose its fizz.
Why Use Honey?
Honey adds more than sweetness—it brings subtle floral flavor and depth that ordinary granulated sugar cannot provide. Turning it into honey simple syrup also allows it to blend smoothly into cold drinks.
Want to learn more about cooking and baking with honey? The National Honey Board offers helpful tips on using honey in beverages, baking, and everyday recipes.
Learn more: https://www.honey.com/
Share Your Creation
Made this Pineapple Honey Fizz? We’d love to see it! Tag Browning’s Honey on social media and show us how you served your tropical honey drink.
About Browning’s Honey
Browning’s Honey has been producing, harvesting, and packaging honey since 1921. Five generations later, our family is still caring for the bees and bringing quality honey from our hives to your home.
