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Fermented Pine (pineapple) Drink

Fermented pine drink is a refreshing brew of pineapple skins, water, spices, and sugar that tastes similar to kombucha. It takes 2-3 days for the pineapple to ferment but it's so worth it! Add it to your Guyanese holiday beverages along with some Mauby.
Course Beverage
Cuisine Guyanese
Keyword fermented pine drink, fermented pineapple drink, Guyanese fermented pine drink, Guyanese pine drink, pine drink
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 133kcal
Author Althea Brown

Equipment

  • Large Glass Jar
  • Cotton or muslin cloth

Ingredients

  • The skin of a large pineapple
  • 8 cups water room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar Demerara or Turbinado preferred
  • 1 cinnamon stick option
  • 2 cloves optional
  • 3 drops of angostura bitters optional

Instructions

  • Wash pineapple before peeling.
  • Add skin to a large jug or bottle.
  • Add water and spices if using.
  • Cover and let sit in a cool dry place for 3 to 5 days and allow to ferment.
  • Strain water off using a sieve. You may line sieve with cotton or muslin cloth.
  • Add sugar to fermented water and sweeten.
  • Add angostura bitters, if using and give it a good stir.
  • Serve over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg