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Spiked Pineapple and Pink Peppercorn Lemonade

(2018 Pairings Recipe) A tequila-based pineapple lemonade with fragrant pink peppercorns.

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 cups water divided

1 cup granulated sugar

4 tablespoons whole pink peppercorns crushed

4 cups DOLE Pineapple Juice

1 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup tequila

as needed ice cubes

Whisk together 1 cup water, sugar, and peppercorns in a small saucepot over high heat and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Transfer to a heat-resistant container and place in refrigerator to cool. Once cool pour through a fine mesh strainer into serving pitcher or storage container.
Combine pineapple juice, 1 cup pink peppercorn simple syrup, remaining 2 cups water, lemon juice, and tequila in a serving pitcher and stir to properly incorporate.
Pour 8 oz. portions over an iced glass and serve immediately.