Pineapple Agua Fresca

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Pineapple Agua Fresca is such a refreshing drink, and this is such an easy recipe to make. If you’ve never heard of this delicious way to enjoy Pineapple in the Summer, be sure to keep reading.

What are Aguas Frescas?

Agua Fresca is a drink that is typically made from fresh fruit, lime juice, water, and a sweetener of some kind. Often, it is garnished with fresh fruit and fresh mint leaves. Agua fresca is one of our favorite non-alcoholic drinks to make in the Summertime.

This version is a Pineapple Agua Fresca, or Agua de Piña (pineapple water). There are lots of benefits to drinking Pineapple Aqua Fresca, since fresh pineapple is a good source of vitamins and minerals, like Vitamin C. It is a great alternative to soft drinks and other sugary beverages.

Why you’ll love this recipe-

• Agua Fresca de Piña is such a refreshing beverage. Your family will love making this with lots of different fruit combinations.
• This pineapple version makes the perfect non-alcoholic drink for Summer.
• This is a popular drink in Mexico because of its fruity flavors and how hydrating it is, too. It is the perfect drink for hot days.

Pineapple Agua Fresca Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 2 cups of water (cold water)
• 2 tbsp. Simple syrup or other sweetener (we used agave nectar, but simple syrup is easy to make)
• Juice if ½ a lime
• Extra pineapple wedges and lime slices for garnish, optional
• Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1: In your blender, combine pineapple chunks, water, sweetener, and lime juice.

Step 2: Blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes, depending on your blender.

Note a high powdered Ninja type blender only takes 1 minute, but I think a regular blender will take longer.

Step 3: Taste, for sweetness and add more, if desired. Blend again for a few seconds, if needed. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer, or enjoy as is over ice.

You can pour your Agua de Pina into a large pitcher, but be sure to enjoy it within 72 hours, and stir well before serving.

Garnish with fresh pineapple, if desired.

This Pineapple Agua Fresca recipe is the perfect refreshing Summer drink, full of fresh ingredients. What are your favorite flavors of Agua Fresca? What should we try next? For a printable version of this recipe, see the recipe card below.

FAQs & Tips:

Be sure to use ripe pineapple to get the most natural sweetness in your drink and the best flavor.

Can I use canned pineapple?

No, fresh pineapple and fresh water are the best way to make this fruity drink.

Is agua fresca good for you?

Homemade agua fresca is great, you can control the sweetness and sugar content, but be aware of premade agua frescas and mixes, that might not be.

Why is my agua fresca foamy?

It’s natural for there to be a bit of foam from the blending process. This will go away if you strain the drink, first.

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Check out these other Agua Fresca recipes we have-

Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca (coming soon)