Pineapple Agua Fresca (Pineapple Water)
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Pineapple Agua Fresca (Pineapple Water)
Description
Pineapple Agua Fresca (Pineapple Water) combines ripe pineapple chunks, cold water, granulated sugar, and fresh lime juice. Blending these ingredients until smooth creates a naturally sweet, bright fruit drink with a tangy lime finish. Straining the mixture can produce a refined texture, though leaving it unstrained keeps a bit of pulp for added body.
The flavor highlights the natural sweetness of pineapple with a refreshing citrus edge from lime, and serving it cold with ice enhances its thirst-quenching qualities. Garnishes of lime wedges and mint sprigs add a pleasant aroma and visual appeal.
This drink can be customized by using pineapple juice instead of water for a more intense pineapple flavor or topped with club soda for a sparkling variation. Different sweeteners like agave nectar or raw sugar may also be used to vary the flavor profile. It is best kept refrigerated and stirred before serving as separation can occur. Varianten like blending with ice can create a slushy texture.
Ingredients
- 6 cups pineapple cut into chunks, ripe, fresh
- 4 cups water cold
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- lime juice juice of 2-3 limes
- ice for serving
- lime for garnish, slices
- mint for garnish, sprigs
Instructions
- Place the pineapple chunks, cold water, granulated sugar, and lime juice into a blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Optionally, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour into a pitcher and serve cold in tall glasses over ice.
- Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs.
Notes
- Frozen or canned drained pineapple can replace fresh pineapple if needed.
- Keep the agua fresca chilled in a covered pitcher for up to 2-3 days.
- Stir the drink well before serving to remix separated liquids and pulp.
- Use pineapple juice in place of water for a stronger pineapple flavor.
- Adding club soda creates a sparkling pineapple agua fresca variation.
- Sweeteners like agave nectar, raw sugar, or coconut sugar can be substituted for granulated sugar.
- Blend with ice for a slushy consistency.
- Use pineapple leaves as garnish if available for an attractive presentation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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