Blend the pineapple with the lemon balm leaves in a food processor or a blender until smooth. Stir the sugar syrup into the puree and blend again. Scoop the puree into serving glasses ...

the syrup at the same time as the cinnamon and cardamom. Sliced lemongrass, lemon balm or verbena are lovely alternatives.

I have so much of the stuff that I drink it in hot or chilled tea in the mornings, along with mint and lemon balm, or add it ...

All you need to throw one together is some whiskey, simple syrup, lemon juice ... add a fresh bite to the relatively sweet drink, or lemon balm to complement the citrusy flavor of the lemon ...