Few drinks capture the spirit of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of agua fresca, and this pineapple version is pure, refreshing magic. Fresh pineapple chunks are blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine without tipping into candy territory. The pinch of salt is a small but brilliant move — it rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste more alive. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that signature silky, lightly pulpy texture that's worlds better than anything from a bottle. Many store-bought fruit drinks sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived additives, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly impressive for a backyard gathering or a quiet weekday lunch.
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Add the pineapple chunks, cold water, sugar, lime juice, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
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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