A perfect summertime drink

Pineapple Agua Fresca (adapted from Bon Appetit)

Makes 3 pitchers (approx 30 cups).

2 pineapples

10 cups water

1 cup sugar

1bottle (1.25 liters) sparkling water (I used orange flavor)

1 bottle (1.75 liters) Vodka

limes

ginger

Slice and puree the pineapple with sugar (in batches). Add water and let soak overnight. The original recipe called for about 6 teaspoons grated ginger. I added about 2 teaspoons sliced ginger so the ginger flavor was very subtle.

Stain pineapple mix, add limes (juice from 1-2 per pitcher). Over ice pour 1/3 each pineapple mix, sparkling water and vodka into 10-12 cup pitcher. Garnish with line or pineapple slice. Enjoy!