Grilled Fizzy Pineapple Lemonade (Gluten-Free)

Celiac.com 03/24/2023 - Delicious, refreshing Grilled Pineapple Lemonade is perfect for a hot summer day or a backyard barbecue. This delightful marriage of sweet grilled pineapple and tart lemon creates a perfectly balanced flavor that is sure to please. Plus, the addition of fresh mint adds a lovely, botanical touch. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. 

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces fresh pineapple, sliced 
• 4 cups hot water 
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 
• ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (4 large lemons)
• 6-8 sprigs of fresh mint (optional)

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Instructions:
Heat a grill pan over medium-high. 

Add pineapple slices in a single layer, and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until dark char marks appear. 

Set grilled pineapple slices aside to cool.

Combine 1 cup hot water and sugar in a large pitcher, and stir with a whisk until sugar is dissolved. 

If using mint, muddle a couple springs of mint, and stir well.

Process pineapple, mint and lemon juice in a blender until relatively smooth.

Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into pitcher with sugar mixture; discard solids. 

Top with 3 cups of seltzer water or club soda.

Stir gently until blended. 

Serve in glasses with ice and garnish with mint springs, as desired.