Hazelnut Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a warm afternoon quite like a freshly made agua fresca, and this pineapple version is pure sunshine in a glass. Fresh pineapple chunks get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of sugar and salt before being strained into a pitcher that practically glows. The lime juice keeps everything bright and balanced, while the salt does the quiet work of making the fruit flavor pop without tasting salty at all. Unlike store-bought fruit drinks that can hide unexpected additives or shared-facility allergens, this one is made entirely from whole, simple ingredients you control from start to finish. Straining out the pulp gives it that smooth, refreshing texture that makes it so easy to sip — over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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