Pineapple Cooler
Cool down with the ultimate tropical refreshment: Pineapple Cooler! This quick and easy drink recipe combines the vibrant sweetness of fresh or canned pineapple with a zesty splash of lime juice, lightly sweetened with sugar or honey for a customizable treat. Blended to velvety perfection and strained for ultimate smoothness, this invigorating beverage is poured over ice and garnished with aromatic mint leaves and juicy pineapple wedges for a picture-perfect presentation. Ready in just 10 minutes and made with wholesome ingredients, this Pineapple Cooler is the perfect thirst-quencher for warm weather gatherings, summer brunches, or a relaxing afternoon at home. Stay hydrated, delight your palate, and transport your taste buds to paradise with this tropical classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1.5 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey, optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 leaves mint leaves (for garnish)
- 1 wedge per glass pineapple wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Place the pineapple chunks, cold water, lime juice, and granulated sugar (or honey) into a blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and no chunks remain.
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it. Use a spatula to press out as much juice as possible while discarding the pulp.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the strained pineapple juice over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a mint leaf and a pineapple wedge for a tropical touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Pineapple Cooler!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
