Cut <quantity>3</quantity> <quantity>1<unit>in</unit></quantity> thick slices out of <quantity>1</quantity> pineapple

Cut the pineapple slices into quarters

Thinly slice <quantity>1</quantity> Japanese cucumber

Add the pineapple to a medium saucepan

Add the cucumber

Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of demerara sugar

Add <quantity>150<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water

Squeeze the juice out of the remaining pineapple. Turn the stove on to medium heat

Simmer until reduced by ⅓. Crush the pineapple pieces with a muddler

Turn off the heat and let it cool down to room temperature. Strain into a bottle. The pineapple & cucumber syrup is ready

Enjoy this in both cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages!