In the hustle and bustle of preparing for family gatherings, the kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in Portuguese homes. This mocktail, made from ingredients that would normally be discarded, such as pineapple peels, shows us that taste can go hand in hand with environmental responsibility.

Our Pineapple and Spice Mocktail is the perfect addition to the table at a gathering of family and friends: a refreshing, sweet and exotic drink that appeals to all ages, from kids to adults. The black tea base is enriched with the tropical touch of pineapple peel, the freshness of mint and the comforting warmth of ginger, cinnamon and cloves. The result is a sophisticated drink that is sure to please everyone.

We invite you to try this recipe, which we think is ideal to accompany lively conversations and family meals. Our Pineapple and Spices Mocktail is not only a very tasty drink, it’s also a gesture of conscience and culinary innovation that aims to transform ingredients that would normally go to waste into an original drink rich in flavor, ideal to accompany moments of conviviality.

Pineapple and Spice Mocktail

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 cloves
• 2 packets of black tea (or other)
• 15g fresh ginger
• Pineapple peel and core
• 50 g sugar
• 1.5 liters of water

To decorate:

• Mint leaves
• Fresh gooseberries

Preparation:

• Boil the cinnamon, cloves, tea, ginger, pineapple rind and sugar in a pan with the water for 4 minutes.
• Allow to cool, so that the infusion is better, and then strain.
• Serve with ice, mint and currants.

To complete this suggestion and add value to the experience, we propose an accompaniment that goes perfectly with our Mocktail: Braised pineapple and feta cheese canapés decorated with fresh chives and chopped pink peppercorns. The softness of the cheese contrasts with the slightly caramelized touch of the pineapple, while the pink pepper and chives add freshness and a slight spicy touch. We believe that this sophisticated and balanced combination elevates any party, providing an irresistible contrast of flavors with the exotic sweetness of the mocktail.

Braised Pineapple and Feta Cheese Canapés

• 10x pineapple cubes 15g
• 20x cubes of feta (or buttery cheese)
• 2g pink peppercorns
• 1g chopped chives
• 10 skewers or sticks

Preparation:

• Brown the pineapple cubes in a frying pan without any fat.
• Place one pineapple cube and two cheese cubes per skewer
• Season with ground pink pepper and chopped chives.