Peter Piper poured a pitcher of the perfect Pineapple Pepper Pick-Me-Up. Say that five times fast!
Luckily, you don’t have to. And, instead of leaving you tongue-tied, this concoction has just the right pucker power for a tasty treat.
Now, you might be thinking, “Bell pepper lemonade, Jenna? Really?”
I promise it’s not the autumn chill already getting to my head; it’s a delightful combination of sweet, sour, and thirst-quenching that will have you and your shoppers letting out a refreshed “ahhhhh” all year long.
The greatest thing about this recipe? You can easily modify it to add or subtract ingredients to meet your flavor fancy. That means it is a great recipe to build produce aisle displays around. All you have to do is cross-merchandise lemons, yellow bell peppers, mint, and pineapple, and the unique combination will surely attract consumers on its own.
For added convenience, you can also sub in pre-made lemonade, giving you the power to feature this mouth-watering creation in the beverage aisle. For those looking to imbibe, a nip of gin, vodka, or liquor of your choice can elevate the Pineapple Pepper Pick-Me-Up from a family-friendly party staple to a cocktail hour mélange for those 21 and over.
So, what are you waiting for? Follow in Peter Piper’s lead and pour yourself up a pitcher.
Lemonade
2 cups pineapple juice
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cup lemon juice, divided
2 cups water
Mint Syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mint
Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 drink
1 Add granulated sugar, water, and mint leaves to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Lightly muddle mint leaves with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Allow to steep until room temperature, about 15–20 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, add pineapple juice, 6 oz of lemon juice, and water to a pitcher.
3 Add 2 oz lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and muddle in bell pepper. Strain out the liquid and pour it into the pitcher.
4 When cooled, pour simple syrup mixture through a sieve to remove mint leaves. Add to juice mixture and stir until well-combined.
5 Pour over ice in a glass and garnish with sprigs of mint or bell pepper cut-outs made with a cookie-cutter.
