Agua de Piña

Here’s another beat-the-heat and stay-hydrated agua fresca.  Blended pineapples, lime, water, and sweetener! It’s the perfect non-alcoholic tropical drink to cool down with! Serve with an infused herb or fresh mint leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Pineapple Agua Fresca

Pineapple agua fresca is a light and refreshing drink. It's a popular drink in Mexico during the summer time because it's hydrating, flavorful, and tropical!

This pineapple drink is perfect for entertaining or serving large parties. You can make it a day ahead and store it in the fridge.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Chilling Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Course Drinks, Non-alcoholic

Cuisine Latin

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 5-6 cups fresh diced pineapples
• 5 cups filtered water
• 1/4 cup sweetner of choice i.e. agave, honey, sugar
• herbs for garnish i.e. mint, rosemary, basil, or thyme
• 2 limes juice and wedges for garnish

Instructions

 

Prepare the simple syrup

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and ¼ cup of water. Stir and bring to a boil. Let the simple syrup simmer for 1-2 minutes and then let it cool.

Blend the fruit and water

• Using a high-powered blender, pulse the fresh pineapple and water on high speed for 1 full minute.

Extract the juice with a strainer

• Extract the juice by straining the liquid through a mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard any leftover pulp.

Taste and sweeten

• Taste the agua fresca and add 1-2 tablespoons of the simple syrup at a time, until you’ve reached your desired sweetness.

Chill and serve

• Chill the agua fresca for 2 hours in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Chef’s Note: Be sure to CHILL glasses!! For a time saver and shortcut, feel free to purchase pre-cut pineapples in your grocer’s produce section.  Add more fruit to make this a mixed fruit drink! My favorite combinations are: pineapple-orange, pineapple-kiwi, and pineapple-strawberry. If you’re adding fresh herbs, muddle the herbs or gently bruise them to extract more flavors.

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