BHA & BHT Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this pineapple agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a vacation. Fresh pineapple chunks are blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of sugar, then strained into a pitcher that practically glows. For anyone navigating preservative-free eating, store-bought fruit drinks and juice blends are a minefield — BHA and BHT show up in packaging, flavoring agents, and even some "natural" beverages in ways that are hard to track. Making this at home means every single ingredient is visible, simple, and exactly what it says it is. The lime juice adds a citrusy brightness that keeps the sweetness from going flat, and the pinch of salt quietly ties everything together in the best way. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes — no artificial anything required.
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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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