Sunset Cooler

Sunset Cooler

by Daisy Terry 2 years ago
5 (1)
40 minutes
256.8 kcal
66.5 g carbs
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Description

When the heat gets you down and tires you out, what you need is a long, cool drink to pep you up and cool you down. Why not make yourself a natural drink that is free of additives or coloring? Pandan leaves can be found in Asian grocery stores.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 pandan leaves
  • 1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
Directions
  1. 1. To Make the Basic Syrup: Place sugar, 1 cup water and pandan leaves in a deep saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove pandan leaves and strain the syrup. Allow to cool for use as a basic syrup. Store the syrup in a bottle in the refrigerator.
  2. 2. To Make the Cooler: In a blender or food processor, puree the pineapple chunks. Strain and reserve the juice.
  3. 3. In a deep saucepan, combine the pineapple pulp, 1 1/2 cups water, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, strain and discard pulp and spices. Allow the reserved liquid to cool.
  4. 4. In a pitcher, combine spiced pineapple syrup and reserved pineapple juice. Stir in enough cooled Basic Syrup to sweeten to your taste. Chill in refrigerator.
  5. 5. To serve, pour into glasses full of crushed ice.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 256.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 66.5 g
protein: 0.7 g
sodium: 3.3 mg
fiber: 2.3 g
sugar: 61.6 g
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