Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño
What a COOL combo! Sweet, tangy sangria with a certain kick thanks to jalapeño! Garnished with fresh pineapple and mint. :)
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- One 750-ml bottle dry filtered sake
- 1 jalapeno
- Ice
- slices Pineappleand fresh mint sprigs for serving
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil with the sugar and jalapeño, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Let cool completely, then strain the syrup; discard the jalapeño.
In a large pitcher, combine the jalapeño syrup, pineapple juice and sake and stir well. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. Serve the sangria over ice in tumblers, garnished with pineapple and mint.
Keyword jalapeño, pineapple, sangria