Pineapple Spice Drink - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large fresh pineapple
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cup sugar
1 stalk gingerroot, peeled (about 6-inch cut in thirds)
8 cups boiling water

Preparation

Slice pineapple, the peel, the core and all, into thin slices.
Combine the sliced pineapple with the cloves, sugar and ginger in a bowl large enough to hold the water.
Pour the boiling water over the mixture and stir.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours and up to a day.
When ready to serve, strain into a pitcher, discarding the pineapple solids and spices.