Pineapple Express Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

pineapple simple syrup, fresh lemon, sparkling water

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Pineapple
In a blender, add the chopped fresh pineapple and blend until smooth.
2
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended pineapple through a fine mesh strainer into a medium saucepan, pressing down with a spatula to extract as much juice as possible.
3
Combine Ingredients
To the pineapple juice, add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
4
Cook the Syrup
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
5
Cool the Syrup
Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely before storing it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

6
Prepare the Glass
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
7
Add Lemon Juice
Pour 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the ice.
8
Mix in Simple Syrup
Add 1/4 cup of the prepared pineapple simple syrup to the glass.
9
Top with Sparkling Water
Slowly pour 2 cups of sparkling water over the mixture in the glass, stirring gently to combine.
10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.