Tepache (Mexican Fermented Pineapple Drink)

Name: Tepache (Mexican Fermented Pineapple Drink)
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 10 cups (2.29L) filtered water; 1 pound (455g) panela or piloncillo, roughly chopped (see note); Skins and cores of 2-ripe pineapples (about 28 ounces, 793g total; see note); Two 3-inch knobs fresh ginger (75g), washed well and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 2 cinnamon sticks (14g); 1 tablespoon (7g) whole cloves

Prep Time

Cook Time

30m

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30m

This Mexican fermented pineapple drink, known as Tepache, is made with filtered water, panela or piloncillo, pineapple skins and cores, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. This refreshing and tangy beverage is a traditional and easy-to-make drink that is perfect for hot summer days.