Pineapple Agua Fresca
Pineapple Agua Fresca is a refreshing and fruity drink. It is made by blending fresh pineapple chunks with water, sweetener, and lime juice to create a smooth and sweet beverage with a tangy finish. It’s sweet, but not overly sugary, and it’s light and refreshing, making it an ideal thirst-quencher on a hot summer day.
Servings 2
Calories 148kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and chopped pineapple
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice about ½ lime
- ice cubes or crushed ice for serving (optional)
- fresh mint, fresh basil, lime slices, pineapple slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the pineapple, water, honey and lime juice. Blend until very smooth.
- Strain the fruit mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher or bowl. This will remove any solids or sediments from the fruit.
- Chill for 1-2 hours, or serve immediately over ice.
Notes
- If you're pressed for time, your local grocery store's produce department usually has pre-cut fruit available.
- When using fresh and ripe in-season fruit, you might not need any sweetener. Feel free to use any sweetener you prefer, such as agave nectar, granulated sugar, maple syrup or a stevia-based sweetener.
- The amount of juice you get from your lime can vary, you may need the whole lime if it’s smaller or not as juicy.
- The amount of water can also be adjusted according to your taste. If you prefer a more robust fruit flavor, simply reduce the water to 1 ½ cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
