Who wouldn’t want a taste of the tropics during the deep-freeze that is a Canadian winter? The drink itself is cold,
but the fresh pineapple base will make you feel like you’ve taken a quick trip to the Caribbean, and the jalapeno
offers a green, earthy flavour and an unmistakable heat that will get your temperature rising.
Spicy Pineapple Slush
¼ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, cubed (about 1 cup)
1 ½ ounces cognac
Juice of ½ lime
½ teaspoon honey, or more to taste
½-1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno
Pineapple wedge and jalapeno slice, to garnish
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Place pineapple, cognac, lime juice, honey, and jalapeno in
a blender and blend until smooth. Taste, and add more
honey and/or jalapeno, if desired. Add a handful of ice and
blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with
pineapple wedge and jalapeno slice; serve immediately.
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