Pineapple Mint Iced Tea
There is nothing better than a nice refreshing iced tea during the summer/warmer days. This pineapple mint iced tea will be your BFF on those hot days.
Ingredients
Simple syrup:
- 1 cup Hot water
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
Mint tea:
- 1 cup Water
- 6-8 Fresh mint leaves
Pineapple purée:
- 1 Fresh pineapple
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Making the simple syrup:
- In a medium sauce pan, boil the water and the sugar together.
- Stir constantly and let the sugar dissolve completely. It usually takes 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
Making the mint tea:
- Add the mint leaves to the hot water, cover and let it steep for 7-10 minutes.
Cutting the pineapple:
- Start by slicing off the crown of the pineapple, then cut the skin off from top to bottom.
- Slice the sides, making sure to leave the core and discard it.
- Cut into chunks then wash it.
Making the juice:
- Once the mint tea and simple syrup have cooled, add them to a blender along with the pineapple chunks and lime juice.
- Blend everything together for about 2-3 minutes or until it is well blended.
- Strain the juice into a pitcher to remove the pulp.
- Add some ice cubes and enjoy!