Indulge in the tropical goodness of Pineapple Agua Fresca, a refreshing drink that will transport you to a sunny paradise! This recipe is packed with the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh pineapple, creating a beverage that's perfect for hot summer days.
What is agua fresca
Agua frescas trace their roots back to the vibrant streets of Mexico, where refreshing drinks are a way of life. I like to imagine myself strolling through bustling markets, surrounded by vibrant displays of fresh fruits.
Come on now, I live in Illinois, let me live a little here...
So from Mexico (not the midwest), the idea of agua fresca was born—a traditional Mexican beverage that combines fruit, water, and a touch of sweetness.
This is the perfect addition to Mexican recipes or your taco bar party and pairs amazingly well with pollo asado tacos.
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Why I love this recipe
- Family friendly so everyone in the family can enjoy agua frescas light and sweet refreshing taste!
- It can be made into an adult beverage with the addition of tequila or rum.
- Perfect as a non-alcoholic drink alternative. I like to add a tequila alternative to mine when I’m craving a weekend type drink or at a party.
Ingredients
You'll only need three ingredients and one of these is water.
- ripe pineapple - Pineapple is known for a juicy, sweet flavor. Just looking at this exotic fruit gives me a sunny disposition.
- water - this is where the "agua" comes from. Serve it up cold!
- plain white sugar
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make pineapple agua fresca
Here's how to make this refreshing drink!
Combine all ingredient in a quality blender and blend for about 1 minute or until there are no more chunks of pineapple.
Pour into glasses or a large pitcher, top with a chunk of pineapple, and enjoy!
Serve over ice or as is. It doesn't get much easier than that!
Farm Girl Tip: reserve a few chunks of fresh pineapple to serve as a garnish on the rim of your glass.
Substitutions
Here are a few ways you can substitute ingredients.
- Use sparkling water in place of tap water
- Use frozen pineapple in place of fresh pineapple
- Use honey in place of the sugar
- Sweetener - use a low or no calorie substitute in the recipe. The amount needed will vary on the type of sweetener.
Variations
Make this recipe your own with these recipe variations.
- Cucumber pineapple agua fresca - add chopped cucumber along with the pineapple.
- Pineapple mint - muddle fresh mint leaves, then pour into your glass and stir.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to a serving
- Incorporate fresh herbs - muddled rosemary, basil or thyme
- Chill using frozen pineapple chunks or leftover pineapple juice frozen into ice cubes
What to serve with a pineapple aqua fresca
Here's where it can get fun. Use creative garnishes like sweet pineapple wedges and mint sprigs.
Or, do what my kids do and top your agua fresca with a fun drink umbrella and a maraschino cherry!
Storage
This recipe is best served immediately. If making ahead of time, stir before serving.
Serve within 1-2 days
How to pick a fresh pineapple
You'll use several sense to pick a ripe one! Choose a pineapple that has vibrant green leaves and a firm, golden-colored skin. Give it a sniff and it should be fragrant. Finally, give it a gentle squeeze and it should yield slightly if it is ripe.
FAQ
While you can substitute it, for best results I recommend using fresh or frozen pineapple.
Because we're adding fresh fruit, I recommend you make agua fresca within 1-2 days of when you'll drink it.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with agua fresca with pineapple:
Cheers to the refreshing taste of paradise, brought to you by pineapple agua fresca—the perfect way to beat the summer heat!
Pineapple Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup cold water
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- Pineapple Wedges optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except resreved pineapple wedges for garnish) in a high speed blender. Blend for about a minute or until the pineapple is smooth.
- Pour into glasses and garish with a fresh pineapple wedge.
Notes
Substitutions:
- Use sparkling water in place of tap water
- Use frozen pineapple in place of fresh pineapple
- Use honey in place of the regular sugar
- Alternative sweeteners - use a low or no calorie substitute in the recipe. The amount needed will vary on the type of sweetener.
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
