1. Prepare the pineapple
Place the fresh pineapple chunks in a blender.
Add 2 cups of the cold water and blend until smooth.
2. Strain the pineapple
Pour the blended pineapple through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher if you prefer a smoother lemonade.
Press gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
For a more rustic drink, you can skip straining.
3. Add the lemon juice
Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pitcher and stir well.
4. Add the ginger and mint
Add the thinly sliced ginger and fresh mint leaves.
Lightly bruise the mint with the back of a spoon before adding it to release more of its aroma.
5. Sweeten if desired
Add 1–2 tablespoons of raw honey.
Stir until completely dissolved.
Taste and add a little more honey or lemon juice if needed.
6. Add the remaining water
Pour in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and stir everything together.
7. Chill
Add plenty of ice and refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes.
This gives the ginger and mint time to infuse the drink.
8. Serve
Pour into glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with fresh lemon slices, pineapple pieces, and a few mint leaves.
Tip: For an extra-refreshing version, replace 1 cup of the cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.
Note: Pineapple, ginger, lemon, and mint can be part of a balanced diet, but this drink shouldn’t be considered a treatment for inflammation or other medical conditions. 🍍🍋💚
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