Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca
A refreshing and hydrating Mexican-style beverage made with fresh pineapple, mint, and a touch of lime. Perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Extra mint sprigs and pineapple slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine chopped pineapple, mint leaves, lime juice, and cold water.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove pulp, if desired.
- Taste and stir in honey or sugar if additional sweetness is needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust mint and lime juice to your preference.
- Can be made a few hours in advance and kept chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple agua fresca, mint drink, summer beverage, Mexican drink, non-alcoholic
Find it online: https://recipesfoodeasy.com/pineapple-mint-agua-fresca/
