This Spicy Cinnamon Pineapple & Ginger Mocktail is only 2-ingredients once you make the juice concentrate. The juice concentrate has pineapple juice, lime juice, and some spices. Top it off with ginger beer for a refreshing sweet and spicy non-alcoholic drink!
I'm not usually one for taking the time to make a non-alcoholic beverage, but I've been wanting to try something new! The other day I decided to make a spicy pineapple cinnamon juice concentrate from some leftover frozen pineapple that I saved over the Summer. I used the homemade juice to make this Spicy Cinnamon Pineapple & Ginger Mocktail. Honestly it was one of the best drinks I've ever made!
Regardless of if you drink alcohol or not, it's always nice to spend time to make something to enjoy no matter what time of day. When you put in the hard work, it tastes even better! This Spicy Cinnamon Pineapple & Ginger Mocktail was the first time I ever put effort into making any type of non-alcoholic drink because usually I'm lazy and buy juice from the store. This drink had so much more depth of flavor and didn't give me a headache from all of the sugar (which ALWAYS happens when I buy a juice from the store).
Spicy Pineapple Concentrate
To make this spicy pineapple & cinnamon juice concentrate, I used leftover frozen pineapple to make my own pineapple juice. I'm not one to waste food, and especially not with my favorite fruit pineapple! When I most recently cut up a large pineapple at the end of the summer, I saved a large baggie of cubes to enjoy for the year. I decided to use some of my prime pineapple savings for a homemade pineapple juice to make this concentrate extra natural (TBH I was also being too lazy to pick up pineapple juice from the store!). If you don't have frozen pineapple (I'm not sure why you wouldn't?!), then you can easily use fresh pineapple juice or frozen pineapple from the store. Be careful with pineapple juice from the store as it's possible it can make the juice concentrate a little on the sweeter side!
The steps for this spicy pineapple & cinnamon juice concentrate are surprisingly easy! Blend frozen pineapple and water then boil in a small saucepan with fresh lime juice and spices. Real talk, I had the worst limes ever and it took me nearly 20 just to get enough lime juice!! Next you'll strain into a small jar until you're ready to use it!
Want to Change this Spicy Cinnamon Pineapple & Ginger Mocktail UP?
You can try this mocktail changed up a few ways:
- Try adding a dash of fresh orange or pineapple juice!
- Add a cinnamon stick.
- Blend with the ice for a smoothie!
Other Mocktails You May Like
- the Best Virgin Mojito {Mojito Mocktail}
- Simple Pineapple Ginger Immunity Juice
- Pineapple Water / Agua de Piña
- Orange Agua Fresca / Agua de Naranja
Spicy Cinnamon Pineapple & Ginger Mocktail
Ingredients
Spicy Pineapple Concentrate (1 Cup)
- 1 Cup Frozen Pineapple
- 1 Cup Water
- ½ Cup Lime Juice
- 10 Whole Black Peppercorns
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 TSP Ground Cinnamon
Mocktail
- 4 OZ Ginger Beer
- 2 OZ Spicy Pineapple Concentrate
Instructions
Spicy Pineapple Concentrate
- Blend frozen pineapple and water until smooth.
- Pour pineapple juice into a small saucepan. Add lime juice and turn on medium-high heat.
- Add in cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and peppercorns to the juice in the saucepan.
- Bring the juice concentrate to a boil. Once at a boil, bring down to a simmer.
- Allow the liquid to reduce by half, about 4-5 minutes.
- Leave to cool 10-minutes on the stove and then strain into a small airtight-capable jar or container. (Use a spoon to push the juice through the strainer)
Make the Mocktail
- Add Spicy Pineapple & Cinnamon Juice Concentrate to a glass with ice.
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