Description
This Pineapple Jalapeño Lime Mocktail is a refreshing and zesty non-alcoholic drink perfect for any occasion. With citrus-jalapeno ice cubes and a burst of flavors, it’s a delightful treat!
Ingredients
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CITRUS-JALAPENO ICE CUBES:
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 jalapeño, chopped into pieces
- 1 orange, freshly-squeezed
- 1 lime, freshly-squeezed
- handful fresh thyme sprigs, chopped into pieces
LIME SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 lime, peels ONLY!
MOCKTAILS:
- 1 orange, freshly-squeezed
- 2 limes, freshly-squeezed
- 1 cup lime simple syrup
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- premium ginger beer, for topping
- citrus-jalapeño ice cubes
GARNISH (OPTIONAL):
- Lime wedges
- Pineapple wedges
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- TO MAKE THE CITRUS-JALAPENO ICE CUBES: In a bowl, mix together the filtered water and freshly-squeezed orange and lime juices. In your favorite ice tray, add the chopped jalapeños and chopped thyme sprigs into each cavity and cover them with the orange-lime-water mixture, filling them until all completely full. Freeze for 3-4 hours or overnight.
- TO MAKE THE LIME SIMPLE SYRUP: In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- TO MAKE THE MOCKTAILS: In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, pineapple chunks, chopped jalapeños, and cooled lime simple syrup. Mull the pineapples and jalapeños until broken down. Assemble the mocktail(s) by filling a glass with citrus-jalapeños ice cubes, pour in the mocktail mixture, and top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime wedges, thyme, and pineapple wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
