Spicy Pineapple Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 4 cups 100% pineapple juice (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (according to spice preference)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil on the stovetop in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat while stirring. Once the sugar dissolves, remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.

2. 2

   Combine the lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups of pineapple juice in a large glass pitcher with a long-handled spoon.

3. 3

   Place the remaining 1 cup of pineapple juice and the spicy pepper blend in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for about 30 seconds then pour into the pitcher.

4. 4

   Add 4 cups of cold water and give the lemonade a good stir. Serve in glasses over ice.