Did you know that people in Britain highly valued fresh pineapples throughout the 18th and 19th centuries? Yes, because they loved its fruity, exotic taste. And so it became an international symbol of hospitality. So, whether hosting an all-white party, pool party, or 4th of July celebration, this pineapple lemonade recipe will show your guests how invaluable they are. Be sure to tell them you are serving them the fruit of hospitality in a special concoction. Like most of my drink recipes, I like to keep them quick and sweet so you can run off and enjoy your guests. Next, give it a squeeze. It should be firm with a slight give but not soft. And finally, the best way is to smell the base. A strong scent of sweet pineapple is usually the best way to tell how it will taste.

What You Need

How to Make Pineapple Lemonade

Simple Syrup – Mix the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir and simmer until the sugar dissolves (5-7 minutes). Throw in a little mint if desired. Then let it cool. Puree – Peel, chop, and puree the pineapple in a blender. (Photos 1-6) Mix – Pour pureed pineapple into a large pitcher, followed by the lemon and lime juice. Then, add simple syrup to taste. Stir well. Add the optional sweet sparkling wine, and adjust the strength with cold water if needed. (Photos 7-8) Serve – Chill or pour over ice cubes.

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

Make entertaining even easier by making this lemonade ahead of time. You can make it the day before and refrigerate it, preferably in an airtight pitcher, until ready to serve. Then give it a quick stir and enjoy!

Serving and Storage Instructions

Pineapple lemonade is absolutely heavenly cold over ice cubes. You can refrigerate leftover lemonade in a pitcher with a lid for 3-5 days. If it has wine, it will ferment the pineapple after a couple of days.😉 You can also freeze pineapple lemonade! Pour it into a plastic airtight container, leaving enough room for expansion, and freeze it for up to 2 months. To defrost, thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Or make a quick and easy summer treat for the kiddos by freezing the lemonade in popsicle molds.

What to Serve With Pineapple Lemonade

When craving a simple snack, I love serving this lemonade with homemade tortilla chips or baked plantain chips and mango salsa. Summer cookouts are better with pineapple lemonade alongside grilled Caribbean coconut shrimp or Caribbean jerk barbecue ribs.

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Watch How to Make It

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