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Strawberry pineapple lemonade

Strawberry pineapple lemonade.

Ingredients

lemon syrup

  • 150 g sugar
  • 120 ml water
  • 50 ml lemon juice
  • 1 lemon peel (from 1 medium lemon)

fruit juice

  • 1 pineapple (small pineapple (about 300-350 g peeled))
  • 200 g strawberries

pitcher

  • ice (enough to fill about 1/3 of the jug)
  • lemon slices
  • fresh pineapple pieces
  • fresh strawberries
  • 500-700 ml water (adjust to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the fruit by peeling and cutting the pineapple and removing the tops from the strawberries.

  2. 2

    Run both fruits through a juicer and set the juice aside.

  3. 3

    Add sugar, water, and lemon peels to a saucepan and place over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let the lemon flavor infuse for about 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Strain the syrup and allow it to cool completely.

  7. 7

    Fill a large jug with ice, lemon slices, and pieces of fresh pineapple and strawberries.

  8. 8

    Pour in the cooled lemon syrup followed by the freshly extracted pineapple-strawberry juice. Mix well.

  9. 9

    Top up with cold water until the flavor is balanced to your liking and stir again.

  10. 10

    Taste and adjust - add more syrup for sweetness or extra lemon juice if you prefer it sharper.