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Strawberry Pineapple Juice in 2 glass pitchers and a drinking glass surrounded by sliced strawberry and lemons

Summertime Pineapple Strawberry Juice

A refreshing Caribbean drink blending pineapple, strawberries, citrus, and island flavor, perfect chilled or spiked.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks & Smoothies, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe pineapple cubed
  • 1 lb strawberries
  • 8-10 cups water
  • 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Mixed Essence
  • 1 teaspoon Angostura bitters

Instructions
 

  • Peel, core, and cube the pineapple. Hull and halve the strawberries.
    Peeled and chunked pineapple and cut up strawberries in red bowls on a table
  • In batches, blend fruit with some of the water until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher. 
  • Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Add remaining water, lemon juice, sugar, Mixed Essence, and bitters (if using). Stir well to combine.
    Strawberry pineapple juice in a white bowl on the counter
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed. Chill thoroughly before serving over ice. Garnish with pineapple slices or fresh berries.

Notes

Please follow along with the video, as much more about the recipe is discussed there, including what sweeteners to use and how to personalize the sweetness. Feel free to add a thick slice of ginger when you puree the pineapple and strawberries for additional flavor to the drink.
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