Pineapple Passion Fruit Lemonade

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (150g) sugar, (honey, or preferred sweetener)
• 2 cups (475ml) water
• 2 mint leaves ((optional))
• 2 cups (450g) pineapple, (chopped )
• 2 cups (500g) passion fruit puree ((about 8 passion fruits per cup))
• ½ cup (120ml) lemon juice, (freshly squeezed)
• cold water (as needed)
• ice cubes
• 1 cup (240ml) sweet sparkling wine ((optional))

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sugar completely dissolves.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped mint if desired.

4. 4

   Let the simple syrup cool completely before using.

5. 5

   Puree the pineapple in a blender until smooth. Then, pour the pureed pineapple into a large pitcher.

6. 6

   Add the passion fruit puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup to taste. Stir well to combine.

7. 7

   Add sweet sparkling wine if desired.

8. 8

   Adjust the strength of the lemonade with cold water as needed.

9. 9

   Chill the lemonade for at least 1 hour before serving, or pour over ice cubes.