Red Meat Allergy Friendly Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Fresh pineapple, cold water, lime juice, and a pinch of salt come together in this blended and strained drink that tastes like pure sunshine in a glass. The tropical sweetness of the pineapple is lifted by the citrusy brightness of fresh lime, making every sip feel refreshing and balanced. Since this recipe is built entirely from fruit, water, and pantry staples, it's naturally free from any animal-derived ingredients — no hidden additives, no processed shortcuts, just clean, vibrant flavor. Blending and straining the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky-smooth texture without any fibrous pulp getting in the way. A little extra sugar or lime juice at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your taste. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks just as good as it tastes — the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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