Refreshing Summer Cocktail by Oprah Winfrey

Refreshing Summer Cocktail by Oprah Winfrey

Ingredients

• 1 large pineapple
• 2 lemongrass stems without roots and outer leaves - for serving
• 1 (750 ml) bottle of vodka
• 3 mint leaves
• 2 small pieces of peeled ginger
• 1/4 cup chamomile tea, chilled
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)

Directions

1. Peel the pineapple and cut into four parts; cut a core out of each.
2. Place two quarters of the pineapple in a blender. Grind until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate.
3. Place the remaining pineapple and lemongrass on the grill or grill pan, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
4. Send toasted pineapple, lemongrass, vodka and mint into a large jar. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
5. For cocktails, mash the ginger in a shaker and cover with ice cubes. Add 1/2 cup infused vodka, 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, chamomile tea, and lemon juice.
6. Shake and strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with lemongrass leaves and serve.