Pregnancy Friendly Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
There is something deeply satisfying about a cold, fruit-forward drink that comes together in minutes, and this pineapple agua fresca absolutely delivers. Fresh pineapple, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of sugar create a naturally sweet, hydrating sip that feels like a treat without any of the artificial flavors or additives you'd find in store-bought options. That matters a lot when you're being more mindful about what goes into your body, and here every ingredient is simple, whole, and easy to account for. The small pinch of salt is a quiet genius move — it rounds out the sweetness and makes the tropical flavor pop in the best way. Blending and straining takes only a few minutes, so this is genuinely low-effort even on days when energy is hard to come by. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks elegant enough for guests, but it's really just a refreshing everyday staple you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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