Pineapple Lemonade

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Puree the chopped pineapple in a blender.

3. 3

   Pour pureed pineapple into a large pitcher, followed by the lemon and lime juice. Then, add simple syrup to taste. Stir well.

4. 4

   Add the optional sweet sparkling wine, and adjust the strength with cold water if needed.

5. 5

   Chill or pour over ice cubes.