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.
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.