SIMPLE REFRESHING PINEAPPLE GINGER LEMONADE

Pineapple Ginger Lemonade is a refreshing slushy drink that’s perfect for summer. Simply blend all the ingredients and enjoy. Spike it up for a delicious cocktail.

This recipe was a result of just tossing some ingredients together in my blender and the outcome was too good not to share. Using canned pineapple makes it so easy and the juice is already in the can. 

You can use canned pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice or cut up a fresh pineapple. It's up to you.

Ginger is a common ingredient I use in my smoothies and drinks because it’s so good for you. I usually buy it fresh, peel it, cut it up into small chunks, and freeze any pieces that are leftover.

You can also use these crushed ginger cubes are a staple in my freezer. Just throw a cube or two in the blender along with your favorite drinks or smoothie. Talk about easy!

You can also find it minced in a jar or sold in a tube which is extremely convenient and worth it. If you go that route, read the ingredients and make sure it’s just ginger and not a whole bunch of other stuff.

I was very disappointed when I realized minced ginger in a squeeze bottle included seven other ingredients that included sugar.

If fresh isn’t an option, you can use ground.

More delicious drinks to try

Fresh lemon juice is best, but bottled works too. I won’t judge. Honestly, I keep a big bottle of lemon juice in my fridge and when I don’t have fresh lemons around or I’m feeling lazy, I use the bottled stuff. Just make sure it’s pure lemon juice and nothing else.

This spring I purchased a pineapple sage plant and it's been giving me these beautiful flavorful leaves that taste just like pineapple. If you find this herb at your garden center, buy it. Use it to flavor your water, fruit salads, or to garnish your pineapple ginger lemonade.

The combination of ginger and lemon mixed with the sweet citrusy flavor of pineapple is amazing. Slushy deliciousness perfect to quench your thirst. Make it all summer long and enjoy.

Make this pineapple ginger lemonade into a cocktail

If you want a delicious cocktail, add some vodka. No mix needed when you have the option of this fresh, tasty pineapple ginger lemonade. Best of all, no funky ingredients.

PINEAPPLE GINGER LEMONADE

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Pineapple Ginger Lemonade is a refreshing drink that’s perfect as is, or spike it up for a delicious cocktail.

Makes 2 cups.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Author: Natalie Gregory

Equipment Used

blender

Ingredients

• ½ cup canned pineapple not in syrup
• ¼ cup pineapple juice from can
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger See NOTES use less if you want less spicy
• 1 tablespoon honey preferably local, optional
• 1 cup ice

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Instructions

• Blend all together. If you like it sweeter, add more honey. Enjoy.
• For an adult drink, add a shot of vodka, rum, or gin.

Notes

I like the convenience of the minced ginger in the tube. I also like to keep a stash of crushed ginger in my freezer. If you don't have fresh, use ½ teaspoon ground or use a 1 or 2 cubes of the frozen crushed ginger.

Nutritional Information

I don't post the nutritional value because I don't trust the accuracy of the nutritional apps. I’m not a nutritionist and don't want to post misinformation.

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