Try this as a refreshing alternative to lemonade on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
Serves 8 cups
1
ripe fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed
1
cup
sugar
6
cups
water
~
ice cubes
~
lime slices or mint leaves for decoration
Directions
1. Place the pineapple cubes, sugar, and one cup of water in the blender and liquefy.
2. Pour the liquid through a wire mesh strainer set over a spacious mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds.
3. Add the remaining water to the bowl and mix well.
4. Pour the Agua de Pina into a pitcher and chill the in the refrigerator for several hours. Or, pour over ice and serve immediately, garnished with lime slices or mint leaves.
Preparation time: 15 minutes plus several hours downtime.