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Fresh Pineapple Ginger Lemonade

This fresh pineapple ginger lemonade is perfecly sweet, tart, and a little bit spicy from the ginger. It's extremely refreshing and perfect for summer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple drink, pineapple ginger drink, pineapple lemonade
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Lisa Childs

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups hot water
  • 1 cup sugar I like using monk fruit sweetener for a sugar-free version
  • 4.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated or whole
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice strained (about 4-5 lemons)
  • 8-12 cups ice

Instructions

  • To a high powered blender add hot water, sugar, pineapple, and ginger.
  • Blend on high speed for about 4 minutes, or until completely blended and no chunks remain. I have blended to several different consistencies, and prefer it to be completely liquified so as not to waste any pineapple.
  • Add the lemon juice and pulse a couple of times.
  • If desired, strain the pineapple mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a serving pitcher (I don't do this since I use my Blendtec. If your blender is not as powerful, you may consider straining it)
  • Fill a cup completely to the top with ice, and fill each glass with the drink. Garnish with pineapple spears and mint, if desired.

Notes

  • I keep fresh ginger in the freezer at all times. I take the entire knob and store it in a plastic bag. When I need to use it, I simple take a spoon or knife and peel the section I need, then grate it from frozen. When using the ginger in this recipe, there is no need to cut it up or grate it. It will blend perfectly in the blender. If you like your drink a little spicier, add a little more ginger.
  • I have not made this drink with canned pineapple juice, but I assume it would taste great, just not as fresh. I recommend using Trader Joe's fresh pineapple juice (found near the orange juice) if you would like to use store-bought.
  • The drink is more of a juice with all the flavors. If you prefer a more diluted recipe, feel free to add more water to taste. I highly recommend serving each serving with a cup full of ice, so it can melt down and still taste good.
  • The amount of sugar used in this recipe is dependent on how tart your lemons are and how sweet your pineapple is. I recommend starting at 1 cup and adding more to taste.
  • For a lower carb option, substitute sugar with your favorite sweetener. My favorite is Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g