Ginger 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 get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of sugar before being strained into a pitcher of pure, golden goodness. The result is light and clean — nothing heavy, nothing artificial, just real fruit flavor that sings. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of ginger, there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out; the recipe works exactly as written. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens the sweetness and makes the pineapple flavor pop even more. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as stunning as it tastes. This is the kind of crowd-pleasing drink you'll find yourself making on repeat all summer 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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