• 1 ripe pineapple (peeled, quartered and core removed)
• 2 whole lemons
• 1 c lemon juice
• 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
• ½ c caster sugar

Cut the pineapple and lemons into chunks and put into a food processor with the other ingredients.  You may need to do this in two batches.

To serve half fill the glasses with the pineapple lemonade base and then add chilled soda water, ice and garnish with a sprigs of mint.  This also makes an excellent base for a cocktail if you wish to add white rum or vodka. 

The pineapple lemonade base can also be frozen in an ice cube tray to be used for later.

• 50 g pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 1 c basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ olive oil
• 50 g finely grated parmesan

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.