Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca (Printable)
Tropical pineapple and juicy peaches blended into a cooling, lightly sweetened beverage. Perfect for summer entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and diced
02 - 2 cups ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (about 3 medium peaches)
→ Liquids
03 - 4 cups cold water
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
→ Sweetener
05 - 2-4 tablespoons agave syrup or granulated sugar (to taste)
→ Optional Garnish
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Peach or pineapple slices
# Steps:
01 - Combine diced pineapple, sliced peaches, cold water, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Taste the blended mixture and add agave syrup or sugar as desired. Blend briefly for 10-15 seconds to fully incorporate the sweetener.
03 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Press firmly with a spoon or spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp or reserve for smoothies.
04 - Refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and fruit slices if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a spa day in a glass but takes literally ten minutes
- The natural fruit sweetness means you control the sugar, no weird aftertaste
- Perfect for making ahead and it keeps getting better in the fridge
02 -
- The strainer step is annoying but absolutely necessary unless you want a drink that feels like chewing on your salad
- Do not skip the chilling time because the flavors really do marry and become something better
03 -
- If your pineapple is not quite ripe you can add a tiny pinch of salt to trick your brain into tasting more sweetness
- Mason jars are perfect for storing this because you can shake it up before pouring if any separation happens