Pineapple & Ginger Mojitos

Give the traditional mojito an upgrade with this pineapple and ginger concoction, which is packed with antioxidants and helps aid digestion too.

Yield: Makes 8
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5

Ingredients

• 8 fresh pineapples, chopped into wedges
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups mint leaves
• 4 limes, chopped into wedges, plus slices to serve
• Ice, crushed

Steps

01. Coat fresh pineapple wedges in brown sugar. Cook in a hot frying pan, 3 mins each side, on high until caramelized. Cool.

02. Meanwhile, divide mint leaves and lime wedges between 8 tall glasses.

03. Using a cocktail muddler or a rolling pin, pound limes and mint leaves until juice and flavour is released.

04. Fill glasses ⅔ full with crushed ice. Add ¼ cup to each glass, top up with ½ cup each pineapple juice and ginger beet. Serve with pineapple wedges, mint sprigs and lime slices.