Pineapple Soda

If you like pineapple juice you will like this recipe. I make it every time I buy a pineapple and it makes me feel like I am getting the most for my money.

When cutting the pineapple, cut off the leaves from the top (only the leaves) and discard. Then cut off the top, the bottom and all the skins. Cut the rest of the fruit from the core. Take all the "skins" and the core and put into a large stock pot (about 5 quarts). Add about 4 quarts of water. Add about 4-5 cups sugar (or to your own taste). Put on the stove over a high heat and let it boil stirring occasionally. Let it cook down until it is about 1/2 the liquid. Let cool and strain. Osmel likes to drink it straight, but that is a little bit too sweet for me. I mix it with club soda to make a refreshing pineapple soda. I store it overnight in the refrigerator with the majority of the pineapple pieces left in the pitcher and strain in the next day to give it a stronger pineapple flavor. When you discard the pineapple pieces, make sure to squeeze out the last bits of juice. Every drop counts :)