Pineapple Lemonade

It's sweet, it's fruity, and it makes a refreshing drink with an extra somethin' somethin'. You'll want more than one glass of this perfect summertime chiller.

Makes about 4 cups

Course Drinks

Cuisine Fusion

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 206kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

¾ cup (150g) sugar, replace with honey or preferred sweetener
2 cups (475ml) water
mint leaves (optional)

Pineapple Lemonade

2 cups (450g) chopped pineapple
½ cup (120ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons (30ml) lime juice freshly squeezed
cold water as needed
ice cubes
Moscato (optional)

Instructions

Simple Syrup

Mix the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir and simmer until the sugar dissolves (5-7 minutes). Throw in a little mint if desired. Then let it cool.

Pineapple Lemonade

Puree the chopped pineapple in a blender.
Pour pureed pineapple into a large pitcher, followed by the lemon and lime juice. Then, add simple syrup to taste. Stir well.
Add the optional sweet sparkling wine, and adjust the strength with cold water if needed.
Chill or pour over ice cubes.

Notes

You can use fresh pineapples, grab fresh-cut pineapples from the supermarket, and frozen will work as well. Then puree it in the blender.
If are pressed for time, you can sub with 100% pineapple juice.
You can use other sweeteners to replace the simple syrup.
To soften the lemons in a jiff, pop them in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Let cool before juicing. Or soak them in a bowl of hot tap water for about 15 minutes until the skin softens.
For instantly cold lemonade, store the pineapple in the fridge before blending it. You can store it whole or chopped.
No time to chill the lemonade? Reduce the water a bit and add lots of ice. Or add ice to the glasses instead of the pitcher so you don't water down the delectable pineapple flavor.
If you make pineapple lemonade ahead, give it a quick stir to distribute the juices evenly before drinking.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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