Carrageenan Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Fresh pineapple, cold water, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of salt — that's really all it takes to make a drink this refreshing. The tropical sweetness of ripe pineapple shines through every sip, balanced by the brightness of fresh lime juice for a flavor that feels like summer in a glass. Many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored waters sneak in thickeners and stabilizers like carrageenan to improve texture or shelf life, so checking labels can become a whole project. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, since every single ingredient is whole and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing hidden. Blending and straining the pineapple gives you a beautifully smooth, naturally light drink without needing any additives whatsoever. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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