Honey Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
There is something undeniably refreshing about a cold glass of agua fresca on a warm day, and this pineapple version delivers that tropical brightness in the most satisfying way. Fresh pineapple chunks are blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of granulated sugar, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, pulp-free drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. Because the sweetness here comes entirely from real fruit and plain sugar, anyone avoiding bee-derived sweeteners can sip freely without scanning labels or second-guessing a single ingredient. The lime juice adds a citrusy edge that keeps the whole thing from tasting flat or overly sweet, and a pinch of salt quietly ties all the flavors together in a way that makes the first sip genuinely surprising. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that feels effortlessly festive, whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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