Iced Green Pineapple, Lime and Curry Leaf Fizz
An original, sparkling and refreshing drink combining blended green pineapple, fresh lime, and a fragrant curry leaf syrup with a touch of sugar. Finished with sparkling water for a light, lively texture.
Ingredients
- 400 g green or slightly underripe pineapple, peeled and cubed (aporta acidez and frescura)
- 180 ml water (for licuar and preparar the jarabe)
- 50 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 12 g fresh curry leaves (lavadas)
- 80 ml fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 600 ml well-chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 8 g thin lime slices (for decorar opcionalmente)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, combine 120 ml water, sugar, curry leaves, lime zest, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until the sugar fully dissolves and the liquid becomes fragrant. There is no need for a hard boil; keep it at a gentle simmer around 195 to 205 °F (90 to 96 °C).
- 2
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 5 more minutes. Then strain and cool completely.
- 3
3. Place the green pineapple in a blender with the remaining 60 ml water and the lime juice. Blend until smooth and even.
- 4
4. Strain the pineapple mixture if you want a lighter texture, then mix it with the cooled curry leaf syrup.
- 5
5. Fill 4 glasses with ice and divide the pineapple-lime base among them.
- 6
6. Top each glass with well-chilled sparkling water and stir gently so it stays fizzy.
- 7
7. Garnish with thin lime slices and serve immediately, very cold, ideally between 36 and 40 °F (2 and 4 °C).
Chef tips
For stronger fizz, chill the glasses for 10 minutes before serving. For a more herbal flavor, lightly bruise the curry leaves before steeping them.
Substitutions
You can replace the sugar with the same amount of coconut sugar, though it will change the color. If you do not have lime, use mild green lemon, but the flavor will be less aromatic. Ripe pineapple also works, though the drink will be sweeter.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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