Mustard Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a cold glass of agua fresca, and this pineapple version is pure sunshine in a pitcher. Fresh pineapple chunks are blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a pinch of salt that makes every sip taste more alive. Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that beautifully smooth, almost silky texture that sets a great agua fresca apart from a basic fruit smoothie. The lime juice keeps things bright and balanced, while the small amount of sugar lets the natural sweetness of the pineapple do most of the heavy lifting. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy menus or packaged drink mixes — where sneaky additives can show up in unexpected places — making this at home means you know exactly what's in your glass. Serve it over a tall pile of ice with a sprig of fresh mint, and it's instantly the most refreshing thing on the table.
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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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