Description
Classic pineapple lemonade brings tropical sunshine to refreshing summer drinks. Citrus and sweet pineapple blend seamlessly, offering you a delightful cooling beverage perfect for relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
Sweetener:
- 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste
Garnish:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices
- Pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Pulverize fresh pineapple chunks, zesty lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a high-powered blender until the mixture transforms into a smooth, vibrant liquid, approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a spacious pitcher, carefully pouring the blended concoction through to extract a silky, pulp-free beverage.
- Introduce chilled water into the pitcher, whisking thoroughly to ensure complete integration of flavors and achieve a harmonious consistency.
- Fill serving glasses with crisp ice cubes, gently decanting the pineapple lemonade to create a refreshing tropical libation.
- Embellish each glass with delicate lemon wheel slices and petite pineapple wedges, elevating the visual appeal and providing a tantalizing hint of the drink’s core ingredients.
Notes
- For an ultra-smooth texture, use ripe, soft pineapple that blends easily and releases maximum sweetness.
- Create a sugar-free version by substituting sugar with honey, agave nectar, or stevia to suit different dietary preferences.
- Boost the tropical flavor by adding a splash of coconut water or rum for an adult version of the refreshing drink.
- Elevate the presentation by freezing pineapple chunks as ice cubes to keep the drink cold without diluting its vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Juices
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg