Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Few drinks hit as hard as a cold, fruity agua fresca on a warm day, and this pineapple version is pure sunshine in a glass. Every drop of that golden color comes straight from real pineapple — no dyes, no artificial flavoring, nothing that requires squinting at a label. Fresh lime juice adds a bright, citrusy edge that balances the natural sweetness of the fruit, while a pinch of salt rounds everything out in a way that makes the flavor pop. The blending and straining process is simple but effective, giving you a silky, refreshing drink without any of the murky pulp. It's the kind of recipe that proves you don't need anything artificial to get a gorgeous, vibrant result — just good produce and a few pantry staples. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and it looks as impressive as anything you'd order at a restaurant.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks (from about ½ medium pineapple), core removed
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar, or more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the pineapple chunks, cold water, sugar, lime juice, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
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