Pineapple Water (Pineapple Agua Fresca)
Freshly made pineapple water is refreshing, light, and so good for you, too. You'll love this popular Mexican fruit drink!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh pineapple, diced (1 or 2 pineapples, depending on size)
- 5 ½ cups water
- juice from 1 lime
- ¼ cup honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into blender container. If the water doesn’t all fit, add it later until after you strain the juice. Pulse until everything is well processed and smooth.5 cups fresh pineapple, diced, 5 ½ cups water, juice from 1 lime, ¼ cup honey
- Strain out the pulp of the pineapple with a sieve, as you pour the pineapple water into a pitcher. Stir in any remaining water.
- Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- Garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves, a slice of lime or a wedge of pineapple, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Pineapple water can be stored in the fridge for two to three days. If it smells vinegary, sour, or is fizzy, it should be discarded.
- Make a cocktail. Add a shot of vodka, white rum, tequila, or mezcal to your glass. A dash of coconut cream or orange liqueur is good, too.
- Vegan agua fresca: Omit the honey and use agave or stevia to sweeten the beverage, or omit the sweetener completely.
- With canned pineapple: Use two large (20 oz.) cans of pineapple in natural juice, undrained, instead of fresh pineapple.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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