Pineapple Clove Lemonade Food

PINEAPPLE LEMONADE

Steps:

• Core pineapple using a pineapple corer or slicer. Break up into chunks and measure out 2 cups. Save juices.
• Combine 2 cups pineapple and juices, 2 cups water, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher. Add remaining 2 cups water and sweetener. Stir and serve over ice.

JUST-RIGHT PINEAPPLE LEMONADE FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow simple syrup to cool.
• Cut off pineapple crown and remove the outer skin. Cut pineapple flesh into chunks and add to a high-capacity blender (such as Vitamix®). Pour in 2 cups water and blend until liquefied.
• Pour liquefied pineapple juice into a pitcher. Add remaining water, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir before serving.

PINEAPPLE HONEY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Add a piece of pineapple, 2 teaspoons simple syrup, and 1 teaspoon chopped mint to each of 4 tall glasses and muddle. Fill half of each glass with ice.
• In a pitcher, mix together the lemon juice, seltzer and limoncello, if using. Divide the mixture among the glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple and mint sprigs.
• Heat the water and honey in a small pot over low heat. When the mixture is hot remove it from the heat and let cool.

PINEAPPLE-LEMONADE COOLER

Steps:

• Measure drink mix into cap to 2-qt. line. Add water and pineapple juice to mix in 2-qt. plastic or glass pitcher; stir until mix is dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Stir in club soda just before serving.
• Serve over ice.