Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded
• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup tequila or rum, optional
• Lime wedges for rimming glasses
• Coarse sugar, for rimming glasses

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, add pepper and set aside for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard jalapeno; set the syrup aside to cool completely.

2. In a blender, combine the cooled syrup, the pineapple chunks and liquid, if using. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled.

3. Just before serving, give the mixture a good stir. Moisten the rims of 4 to 6 glasses with lime wedges, then dip in coarse sugar; fill with ice. Pour in pineapple mixture.

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