Chile-Lime-Pineapple Soda
Put a bite to your Soda with this amazing drink.
Servings:
12
yield(s)
Prep Time:
480
mins
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
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2
tbsp
Pink Peppercorns
-
1
Lime
((Extra Wedges for Serving))
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2
Dried Chilies
((Crushed))
-
3
cup
Pineapple Juice
-
1/2
cup
Sugar
-
1
pinch
Kosher Salt
-
9
cup
Club Soda
((Divided))
Instructions
METHOD:
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1. Crush Peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or the side of a chef’s knife.
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2. Remove Zest from Lime in wide strips with a vegetable peeler leaving white pith behind. Place in a medium bowl. Add Peppercorns whole Chilies, Pineapple Juice, Sugar and Salt and stir until most of sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a jar or an airtight container. Cover and chill 8 to 12 hours.
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3. Strain juice through a fine-mesh sieve into another medium bowl (you should have about 3 cups); discard solids.
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4. To make 1 drink mix ¼ cup Juice with ¾ cup Club Soda in a measuring glass taste and add more juice if you want it sweeter. Pour into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a Lime Wedge and Crushed Chili.
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5. Do Ahead: Juice can be infused and strained 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.