Spicy Pineapple Lemonade
This spicy pineapple lemonade is a refreshing, fruity beverage with a delightful kick from a spicy, smoky pepper blend! Elevate your homemade lemonade this summer and wow your guests' taste buds with this satisfying concoction.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 cups 100% pineapple juice divided
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper according to spice preference
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil on the stovetop in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat while stirring. Once the sugar dissolves, remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Combine the lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups of pineapple juice in a large glass pitcher with a long-handled spoon.
- Place the remaining 1 cup of pineapple juice and the spicy pepper blend in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for about 30 seconds then pour into the pitcher.
- Add 4 cups of cold water and give the lemonade a good stir. Serve in glasses over ice.