Beef Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this pineapple agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm with a breeze rolling in. Fresh pineapple chunks get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a pinch of salt that quietly pulls all the flavors together in the best way. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth drink with none of the fibrous texture — just pure, clean pineapple flavor in every sip. The lime juice keeps things bright and a little tart, balancing the natural sweetness of the fruit so it never tips into cloying territory. Since this is made entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and pantry staples, there's nothing hidden to worry about — just honest, plant-based ingredients from start to finish. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes, whether you're pouring it for a backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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