Black Pepper Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Sweet, tangy, and impossibly 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 before being strained into a silky, pulp-free pitcher of pure tropical goodness. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero spice blends or seasoning mixes that might sneak in unwanted heat. The small pinch of salt actually amplifies the pineapple's natural sweetness without adding any complexity you'd need to second-guess. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives it that smooth, restaurant-quality texture that feels far fancier than the effort involved. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table.
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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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