Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
The tart character of lemonade gets smoother and more aromatic with the addition of fresh pineapple, ginger and mint.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 2
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ⅓ c. Hy-Vee sugar | ||
| ⅓ c. water | ||
| 1 ½ c. cold water | ||
| 2 large lemons, juiced | ||
| ½ tsp. grated fresh ginger | ||
| 2 c. fresh pineapple chunks | ||
| Crushed ice | ||
| 12 fresh mint leaves |
Directions
- For lemonade simple syrup, in a small saucepan combine sugar and 1/3 cup water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sugar is just dissolved. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
- Stir in 1-1/2 cups cold water, lemon juice and ginger. Add pineapple chunks. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
- Just before serving, fill glasses half-full with crushed ice and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, gently bruise mint to release flavor.
- Add pineapple mixture to a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into ice-filled glasses; stir to combine.
- For an adults-only version: Add 1 ounce of rum to each drink.
Nutrition facts
Servings
230 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 1g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 2%
0%
Vitamin C 170%
0%
Iron 2%
0%
Calcium 4%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Back to School 2014.