Pineapple Cucumber Agua Fresca
Cool, light and naturally hydrating, Pineapple Cucumber Agua Fresca is the perfect blend of sweet and crisp flavors. Juicy pineapple and fresh cucumber complement each other perfectly, while a splash of lime adds zestiness and brightness. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, it is great for warm days, family gatherings, or whenever you need a refreshing beverage.
Equipment
- Knife
- cutting board
- saucepan
- Pitcher
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
Honey Simple Syrup
- ¾ cup honey or sub with sweetener of choice
- 1 cup water
Agua Fresca
- 1 medium Cucumber English or regular
- 3 cups ripe, fresh pineapple chopped
- 4 cups cold, filtered water, divided
- honey simple syrup as needed
- 1 lime
- ice for serving
Instructions
Honey Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey with one cup of water.
- Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, just until the honey fully dissolves. Do not bring to a boil.
- As soon as the honey dissolves, remove from heat and let cool completely.
Agua Fresca
- Partially peel the cucumber, leaving some of the peel on for added nutrients. Chop into chunks.
- Add 2 cups of water, pineapple, cucumber and juice from the lime to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. This is usually not necessary, especially if using a high-powered blender.
- Stir in the remaining 2 cups of water.
- Taste the agua fresca, if the pineapple was sweet enough, you may not need additional sweetener. If needed, stir in honey simple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired sweetness.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until cold or serve immediately over ice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 25.4gProtein: 0.9gFat: 0.2gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 20.7gCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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