What is agua fresca made of?

Agua fresca is made with a fruit, lime juice, some sort of sweetener (I like agave), and water. The fruit gets blended, strained, and mixed with water. This recipe uses pineapple but there are tons of other varieties!

What is the difference between agua fresca and fruit juice?

Agua fresca is blended with water so it's a much lighter version with less sugar but it still packs a lot of flavor (more than infused water does).

How long does pineapple juice stay fresh in the refrigerator?

If you're making this drink with fresh blended pineapple. I recommend storing it for only up to 3 days. Store-bought pineapple juice will most likely stay fresh in the fridge for longer (in its original container) but be sure to always check the label.

Pineapple Agua Fresca

Description

Try this Pineapple Agua Fresca made with fresh pineapple and agave! It's so easy to make and the perfect drink for the summer!

Ingredients

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1 pineapple, peeled, core removed, and chopped
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp agave syrup
4 cups water
Ice for serving
Garnish: lime slices, pineapple wedges (optional)

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Instructions

Add chopped pineapple, lime juice, and agave syrup into a highspeed blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Strain the blended pineapple through a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth into a large measuring cup or a bowl.
Pour the pineapple juice into a large jug and add 4 cups of water.
Serve the agua fresca over ice garnished with lime slices or pineapple wedges.

Notes

To prevent your drink from being watered down by ice, use frozen pineapple instead to cool your drink down!