Pineapple Lemonade (Print version)
Fresh Pineapple Lemonade made with real lemon juice, pineapple, and simple syrup for a cold sweet-tart drink.
# Ingredients:
For the lemonade
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1 1/2 cups (250 g) fresh pineapple chunks
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3/4 cup (180 ml) pineapple juice, chilled
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3/4 cup (180 ml) fresh lemon juice, from about 4-5 lemons
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3 cups (720 ml) cold water
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3/4 cup (180 ml) simple syrup, plus more to taste
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2 cups ice, for serving
For garnish
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Fresh mint sprigs
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Pineapple wedges or lemon wheels
# Instructions:
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Roll the lemons firmly on the counter, cut them in half, and squeeze until you have 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds.
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Add the pineapple chunks and pineapple juice to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and foamy, about 30-45 seconds.
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Pour the blended pineapple through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup. Press gently to collect the juice and leave the fibrous pulp behind.
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In a large pitcher, stir together the strained pineapple juice, lemon juice, cold water, and 3/4 cup simple syrup.
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Taste the lemonade cold. Add more simple syrup for sweetness, more lemon juice for tartness, or a splash of water if it tastes too strong.
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Fill glasses with ice and pour the Pineapple Lemonade over the top. Garnish with mint, pineapple wedges, or lemon wheels.
# Good to know:
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Best served very cold, over fresh ice.
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For sparkling lemonade, replace the water with chilled club soda right before serving.
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Stir before serving because fresh pineapple juice can settle.