Jul 14 2026
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Pineapple Cordial Recipe

Inspired by Kismet
Time1h 15m
Serves8

Make Pineapple Cordial Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pineapple Cordial Base

Optional Clarifying (for a clearer cordial)

For Bottling & Serving

Method

Pineapple Cordial Base

  1. 1

    Prepare pineapple

    Cut the pineapple into chunks and place 1 1/2 cups of the pieces into a blender or food processor. Reserve any extra pineapple for snacking.

  2. 2

    Make quick syrup

    Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture just reaches a light simmer (about 3–4 minutes). Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Blend fruit and syrup

    Add 3–4 tablespoons of the warm syrup to the pineapple in the blender to help puree smoothly. Blend until very smooth, about 30–45 seconds.

  4. 4

    Combine and macerate

    Pour the pineapple puree into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Press with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible (you should get roughly 1 cup of puree/juice). Discard solids or reserve for another use (smoothies, baking). Stir the pineapple liquid into the remaining warm syrup.

  5. 5

    Add acid and aromatics

    While the syrup is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or seeds from a split 1-inch piece of vanilla bean), and a pinch of fine salt. Taste and adjust acid or sweetness as desired — cordial should be slightly sweet and pleasantly tart.

  6. 6

    Cool

    Let the cordial base cool to room temperature (about 30–45 minutes). Skim any foam from the surface with a spoon.

Optional Clarifying (for a clearer cordial)

  1. 7

    Prepare egg white (optional)

    If you want a clearer, more shelf-stable cordial, whisk 1 egg white with 2 tablespoons cold water until frothy. Stir the frothy egg white into the cooled pineapple cordial base until fully incorporated.

  2. 8

    Settle and strain

    Transfer the mixture to a clean jar and refrigerate undisturbed for 6–12 hours. The egg proteins will coagulate and trap fine solids. After settling, carefully decant the clear cordial through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean bottle. Discard solids and used filter material.

Bottling & Serving

  1. 9

    Bottle

    Pour the finished cordial into a sterilized glass bottle or jar, leaving a little headspace. Seal and refrigerate. Refrigerated cordial will keep 2–3 weeks if not clarified; if clarified and handled cleanly, up to 4 weeks.

  2. 10

    Dilute and serve

    To serve as a non-alcoholic drink, mix 1 part pineapple cordial with 3–4 parts chilled filtered water or club soda (adjust to taste). Serve over ice if desired and garnish with a lime wedge or a pineapple chunk. For cocktails, use 1 part cordial to 2–3 parts spirits/mixers depending on recipe.

  3. 11

    Storage note

    Keep refrigerated. If mold or off-odors appear, discard. For longer storage, freeze cordial in an ice cube tray and use cubes to flavor drinks.

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