Vegetarian Classic Pineapple Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a warm afternoon quite like a cold glass of agua fresca, and this pineapple version is pure sunshine in a pitcher. Fresh pineapple chunks get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and just a touch of sugar and salt, then strained into a beautifully clear, golden drink that's light, tropical, and completely refreshing. The lime juice brightens everything up while the pinch of salt quietly deepens the flavor in a way that makes you go back for another sip before you even realize it. Straining out the pulp gives it that classic, smooth agua fresca texture — not a smoothie, not a juice, but something perfectly in between. It's naturally plant-based from start to finish with no animal products anywhere in the ingredient list, so it fits effortlessly into a vegetarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings, taco nights, or just a Tuesday when you need something better than water.
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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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