Pineapple Agua Fresca (Pineapple Water)
This pineapple agua fresca recipe is the best way to cool down during the hot summer months. Blend up sweet pineapple with water and sugar, garnish with lime slices, and you have a pitcher of agua de piña perfect for all your summertime family gatherings.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups ripe fresh pineapple cut into chunks
- 4 cups cold water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 2-3 limes
- Ice for serving
- Lime slices for garnish
- Mint sprigs for garnish
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
Can I use frozen or canned pineapple in this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen (and thawed) or canned and drained pineapple in this recipe!Storage and Make Ahead Instructions
Keep the agua fresca in the fridge in a pitcher with a lid for up to 2-3 days before serving. Before serving, give it a good quick stir with a spoon to mix the water and the pineapple back together.Variations and Substitutions
- Pineapple juice: Swap the water for pineapple juice for an even more intensely pineapple-y drink
- Make it bubbly: Top off your pineapple agua fresca with a little club soda for a tall glass of sparkling fruit water!
- Swap the sweeteners: use agave nectar, raw sugar, or even coconut sugar for a big of subtle flavors in your drink.
- Turn it into a slushy by blending everything together with a cup or two of ice!
- If you've found perfectly green leaves on your ripe pineapple, use them for a beautiful garnish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g