Turmeric Free Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Sweet, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this pineapple agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a vacation. Fresh pineapple chunks get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of sugar before being strained into a perfectly smooth, pulp-free pitcher of pure tropical bliss. The lime juice keeps the flavor bright and lively, while the pinch of salt quietly rounds everything out in the best way. Avoiding turmeric is genuinely easy here — this recipe is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients with zero spice blends or hidden additives to worry about. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve gives it that clean, restaurant-quality texture that makes it feel far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're making a big batch for a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this one is hard to beat.
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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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