Description
Dive into the refreshing taste of summer with this easy-to-make Pineapple Agua Fresca. Bursting with tropical flavors, this vibrant drink combines ripe pineapple, zesty lime, and a hint of mint for a delightful thirst-quencher. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or simply enjoying on a sunny day, this agua fresca is sure to transport you to a beachside paradise with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about 1 medium pineapple)
- 4 cups filtered water (or sparkling water)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 10 mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and core the pineapple, then cut it into chunks.
- In a blender, combine pineapple chunks and water. Blend until smooth.
- Add sugar and lime juice; blend briefly until mixed.
- Optionally strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher for a smoother texture.
- If using, add mint leaves and let the mixture chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with extra mint leaves or pineapple slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg