Summers are here and so is the heat and thirst, it’s like a combo package every year. Everyone is so used to drinking sodas and fizzy drinks that they seldom forget the side effects of those drinks. Summer brings along with it some incredible fruits which not only are an answer to your thirst but an answer to probably a lot of your ailments. And pineapple is one such fruit. Loaded with the goodness of nutrients, this fruit is perfect for making your summer drink and a tasty one too!
Pineapple mint mojito is a perfect pool-side mocktail for your afternoon thirst and makes a great party drink or an evening siesta. This is not a recipe you will ever regret.
Health Benefits:
- Pineapples are very low on calories but contain trace amounts of Vitamin k, vitamin A, zinc, phosphorous and calcium.
- Pineapples are loaded with a lot of anti-oxidants which combat oxidative issues in the body.
- Pineapples contain bromelain which is a group of enzymes which regulate proper digestion.
- It contains 75% of the daily recommended amount of mineral and manganese which are necessary for developing bone strength and connective tissues.
- Mint is great for soothing an upset stomach and mint is known to reduce fever as well.
- This one is surprising one- mint is known to reduce stress!
Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups pineapple (peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
1 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
8 lime wedges
club soda or sparkling water
How To Make Pineapple Mint Mojito
- In a saucepan add sugar and water to it. Let it boil and keep stirring till the sugar dissolves. Remove the pan from heat and add mint. Allow to cool.
- Add 1 ½ cups of pineapple to a blender and make a smooth puree.
- Strain the mint mixture through a sieve. Combine the pineapple puree and mint syrup. Store in a jar and refrigerate.
- Mix the lime wedges, remaining pieces of pineapple, and mint leaves together.
- Pour the pineapple-mint into a cocktail shaker along with the muddled mixture. Shake well and pour the mixture into glasses. Top it off with sparkling water or club soda and with ice cubes and lime wedges.
- Enjoy your drink!
Trivia:
- Hawaii produces about 1/3 of pineapples' total production in the world.
- The fruit was first produced in South America, somewhere between Paraguay and Brazil.
- The first ever record of the word “Pineapple” goes way back to 1398!
- Interestingly, only one single pineapple is produced by a single plant in one single season.
- Every part of pineapple can be used for the production of vinegar and alcohol.