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Fermented Pineapple Drink [Recipe + Video] Guarapo de Piña
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Fermented Pineapple Drink [Recipe + Video] Guarapo de Piña

Learn how to make guarapo de piña, our refreshing fermented pineapple drink recipe with a lovely refreshing, and summery flavor.

Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean, Dominican

Ingredients

  • pineapple plus pineapple for serving, see notes, peel (rind) and core of 1 pineapple
  • 2 quarts water for drinking
  • 1 cup sugar (or brown sugar, or equivalent sweetener)

Instructions

1. Prepping peel
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  1. Wash the pineapple rind with running water. Place the pineapple peel in a pitcher or large glass jar, big enough to fit the drinking water and the rind. Add the water. Cover with cheesecloth or cotton kitchen towel and leave it to rest at room temperature overnight. You should see some tiny bubbles on the surface.
2. How to ferment pineapple
  1. Refrigerate covered with a dish towel for 3 to 4 days, or until you notice some white foam and bubbles stuck to the sides of the pitcher. It should smell fruity and a bit like pineapple vinegar, but should have no foul odor.
3. Serving
  1. Strain to discard solids, and pour the liquid into another clean pitcher. Add sugar or sweetener to taste and stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve it. Serve with ice, and frozen pineapple cubes (optional).

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Sugar 33g 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.