Add <quantity>2½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of sugar and <quantity>2½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of water to a large pot over medium heat. Stir to dissolve

Add <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of sage leaves

Add <quantity>2<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of diced pineapple. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 5m to soften the pineapple

Turn off the heat and remove the sage leaves

Blend until smooth

Strain through a fine mesh sieve

Transfer to a glass bottle and keep it refrigerated. The pineapple and sage syrup is ready

Use it to amp up your cocktails!