Healthy Ginger Pineapple Drink

Here’s a refreshing, immune-boosting, and anti-inflammatory Healthy Ginger Pineapple Drink — perfect for digestion, hydration, and a natural energy boost. It’s tropical, zesty, and naturally sweetened!

🍍🌿 Healthy Ginger Pineapple Drink

📝 Ingredients (Makes ~4 cups / 1 liter):

• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned in juice, not syrup)

• 1–2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced

• 3 cups water

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice

• 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

• Pinch of cayenne pepper or turmeric (optional, for added health benefits)

• Ice and mint leaves, for serving

🥣 Instructions:

1. Boil the ginger:
   In a saucepan, bring the 3 cups of water and sliced ginger to a boil. Simmer for about 10–15 minutes. The longer it simmers, the stronger the ginger flavor will be.

   You can skip boiling and blend raw ginger for a more pungent taste, but simmering makes it smoother and easier on the stomach.

2. Blend the pineapple:
   While the ginger water cools slightly, blend the pineapple chunks until smooth.

3. Combine & strain (optional):
   In a blender, combine the pineapple purée, ginger water (remove or keep the ginger slices depending on your strength preference), lemon/lime juice, and honey or maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
   If you prefer a juice-like consistency, strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

4. Chill and serve:
   Pour over ice and garnish with mint leaves and a slice of lime or pineapple.

🧊 Storage:

• Keep in the fridge for up to 3–4 days in a sealed container.

• Shake or stir before serving, as natural separation will occur.

💪 Health Benefits:

• Pineapple: Rich in vitamin C and bromelain (great for digestion and inflammation).

• Ginger: Excellent for nausea, digestion, and inflammation.

• Lemon/Lime: Detoxifying and high in vitamin C.

• Honey: Natural antimicrobial and energy source.