Sesame Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a warm afternoon quite like a freshly made agua fresca, and this pineapple version is pure sunshine in a glass. Fresh pineapple chunks are blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just enough sugar to let the fruit's natural sweetness shine, then strained until silky smooth. The lime juice adds a bright, citrusy edge that keeps every sip feeling lively rather than cloying. Unlike store-bought fruit drinks that can hide surprising additives, this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — nothing to second-guess on the label. Pouring it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint turns a simple blender recipe into something that genuinely looks and tastes like it came from a street cart. It's endlessly adjustable too, so if you want it a little tarter or a touch sweeter, a quick taste and a small tweak before serving gets you exactly where you want to be.
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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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