MSG Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(23)

Few drinks capture the spirit of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of agua fresca, and this pineapple version is pure sunshine in a pitcher. Fresh pineapple, lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar come together in the blender for a drink that's bright, tropical, and completely clean-label — no flavor packets, no additives, nothing you can't pronounce. For anyone navigating sensitivity to glutamates or processed flavor enhancers, store-bought fruit drinks and mixes can be a minefield, but this one is built entirely from whole ingredients you can see and taste. The fine-mesh straining step is what makes it feel truly refreshing — silky smooth with none of the fibrous texture that can weigh a blended drink down. A squeeze of fresh lime keeps the sweetness honest and gives it that lively, slightly tart finish that makes you want a second glass. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes, whether you're pouring it for a backyard crowd or just yourself on a Tuesday.

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Ingredients

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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