This unique cocktail is velvety and smooth because of white rice. Thus, makes it a soothing accompaniment to spicy food of intense flavour. The sourness of pineapple will blend with richberry's miracle berry as it transform from sour to sweet. Bite one miracle berry before you consume this mocktail. You will surely love the soothing sweetness without even adding sugar.
Ingredients:
12 cups water
Rind and core of 1 scrubbed pineapple, cut into 3-inch pieces (see Pineapple Prep)
1 cup long grain white rice
½ teaspoon salt
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Method:
In a large pot, bring water, pineapple rind and core, rice, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until pineapple pieces are soft, 45 to 60 minutes. Rub orange zest until no strands remain, then add to pot and cook, stirring, until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.
In a blender, pulse pineapple-rice mixture and strain into a pitcher. Discard solids. Add vanilla extract. Although this beverage is meant to be thick, like pear juice, you can stir in water to thin it as desired.
Refrigerate fresco until completely chilled before using. Fresco may be kept refrigerated for up to 3 days. Leftovers may be frozen for up to 1 month in sturdy zip-top bags; thaw prior to use.
Consume Miracle Berry: Just before digging in, chew 1 or more freeze-dried miracle berry (this can also be done during the preparation of ingredients). Ensure to remove pits to avoid a bitter taste.
Fact: The active ingredient miraculin from miracle berry will turn sour foods such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, non-fat yoghurt and other citrus food to taste sweet without adding sugar. We recommend two halves or 2 servings for maximum effectiveness. Make sure to follow instructions from the back of the packaging.
Calorie savings:
2 cups of sugar -1,376 Calories
2 tablespoons simple syrup - 128 calories
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