Macadamia Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a warm afternoon quite like a cold glass of fresh pineapple agua fresca. This one is built entirely from real, whole ingredients — fresh pineapple, lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine — so you know exactly what's going into your glass. The blending and straining process pulls out a silky, jewel-bright liquid that tastes like sunshine without any of the syrupy heaviness you'd get from a bottled version. A squeeze of lime lifts the sweetness and gives it that irresistible bright edge that keeps you coming back for another sip. It's naturally free from nuts of any kind, since the whole recipe relies on fresh fruit and pantry staples with zero risk of sneaky add-ins. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly impressive for a backyard gathering or a quiet lunch at home.
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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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