Description
A refreshing and naturally sweetened Pineapple Strawberry Agua Fresca made with fresh fruits, lime juice, and a touch of agave or honey, perfect for a hydrating summer beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about 1 ripe pineapple)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed)
Liquids
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits: Peel and chop the pineapple into chunks and hull the strawberries, ensuring they are clean and ready for blending.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the pineapple chunks, strawberries, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a blender and blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Strain (Optional): For a smoother texture, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp.
- Sweeten: Add agave syrup or honey to the strained or unstrained juice according to your preferred sweetness, then blend briefly to mix thoroughly.
- Adjust Consistency and Chill: Pour cold filtered water into the blender to reach your desired consistency, then refrigerate the agua fresca until chilled before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less agave syrup or honey based on your taste preference.
- For a pulp-free drink, be sure to strain the mixture well.
- You can substitute the lime juice with lemon juice for a variation in flavor.
- Serve over ice for an extra cold and refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
