Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Fresh pineapple, cold water, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of salt — that's genuinely all it takes to make something this refreshing. The blender does the heavy lifting, breaking down the fruit into a smooth, golden liquid that gets strained into a pitcher and chilled until you're ready to pour. It's bright, tropical, and just sweet enough without tipping into sugary territory. For anyone navigating processed meats, packaged juices, or cured snacks that quietly sneak in preservatives, this drink is a clean, worry-free alternative that tastes like a vacation. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — nothing cured, nothing canned, nothing that requires a label check. A handful of fresh mint on top makes it feel a little fancy, but honestly it's stunning either way. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge; it disappears fast.
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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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