Freeze-dried pineapple is sharp, sweet and very aromatic. Crushed into a glass with mint, it makes a cooler that tastes like a street-side pineapple with chaat masala, without the sugar syrup.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 2 pouches frudo pineapple slices, crushed
• 10 mint leaves
• Juice of half a lime
• 1 pinch black salt
• 300 ml chilled soda or sparkling water
• Ice

Method

1. Add the crushed pineapple, mint, lime juice and black salt to a sturdy glass or jug.
2. Muddle for 20 seconds until the mint smells strong.
3. Fill with ice and top with soda. Stir gently.
4. Let it stand for a minute so the pineapple softens, then serve.

Tip: use still water instead of soda for a calmer drink that works well in a bottle.