🍍🍋 Pineapple Lemonade
Mediterranean Style | Naturally Refreshing | Summer Drink
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
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4 cups cold water (sparkling or still)
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2–4 tbsp honey or date syrup (to taste)
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Ice cubes
Optional Mediterranean Touch
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Fresh mint or basil leaves
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Pinch of sea salt (enhances sweetness)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Blend Pineapple
Add pineapple and 1 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth. -
Strain (Optional)
Strain through a fine sieve for a smoother lemonade. -
Mix Lemonade
In a pitcher, combine pineapple juice, lemon juice, remaining water, honey, and lemon zest. Stir well. -
Chill & Serve
Add ice and fresh mint or basil. Serve cold.
🌿 Mediterranean Variations
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Sparkling: Use sparkling mineral water
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Detox-style: Add cucumber slices & ginger
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Sugar-free: Sweeten with stevia or monk fruit
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Iced tea twist: Replace 1 cup water with cold green tea
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
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Rich in vitamin C
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Naturally hydrating
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No artificial sugar
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Digestive-friendly
🔥 Pro Tip
For extra flavor, muddle mint with lemon zest before adding liquid.
