Agua de Piña (Pineapple Agua Fresca)
Agua de piña is a classic among Mexican aguas frescas and is made with two simple ingredients (and water!). I make mine with fresh pineapple, cane sugar, and water and always serve it over plenty of ice. Chile salt on the rim is optional. Add berries or spinach for a fun, colorful, and nutrient-rich twist.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ pineapple cut into large chunks
- ¼ cup sugar or to taste
- 6 cups water divided
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients. Peel and chop half of a pineapple into large chunks. Feel free to use the core or leave it out if you’d like.
- Blend. Working in batches, process the pineapple chunks, sugar, and 4 cups water on medium setting for 60 seconds.
- Strain and mix. Strain the pineapple water mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any pulp. Stir in remaining 2 cups of water.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve over plenty of ice and enjoy chilled.
A Note from Lola
Agua fresca is supposed to be light in texture, like a juice. It’s not a nectar, which is why I strain it and use plenty of water to thin it out.
RECIPE VARIATIONS
- For an additional boost of vitamin C and antioxidants, add a handful of fresh strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
- Feel free to use your favorite sweetener or skip the sugar altogether. I like to use pure cane sugar, simple syrup, agave, or dates to sweeten my aguas frescas.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for additional vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These power greens are not detectable in agua de piña because of the sweet pineapple.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
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