Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca (Printable Version)
A refreshing Mexican-inspired blend of ripe pineapple and juicy peaches, lightly sweetened and perfectly chilled for summer sipping.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and diced
02 - 2 cups ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (about 3 medium peaches)
→ Liquid
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)
→ Garnish
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Peach or pineapple slices
# Directions:
01 - In a blender, combine the diced pineapple, sliced peaches, cold water, and lime juice.
02 - Blend on high until completely smooth.
03 - Taste and add agave syrup or sugar as desired, blending briefly to combine.
04 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp or reserve for smoothies.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and fruit slices if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of pineapple and peach creates this incredible tropical sunshine flavor that somehow tastes even better than either fruit alone
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks impressive enough for brunch guests
02 -
- The first time I skipped straining, thinking I wanted the fiber, and ended up with something closer to a smoothie than a refreshing drink
- Overripe peaches actually work better here than under-ripe ones—the intensity carries through the water beautifully
03 -
- If your pineapple seems under-ripe, let it sit on the counter for a day—the sweetness develops significantly
- Run your strainer under hot water first to prevent the fruit pulp from sticking