Agua de Piña Recipe
Mexican · Beverage · 10 min total
A refreshing Mexican pineapple water, perfect for hot days. This simple drink blends fresh pineapple with water and a touch of lime for a naturally sweet and hydrating beverage.
10
min prep
min prep
6
servings
servings
80
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ice cubes for serving
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place pineapple chunks in a blender with 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Add remaining 2 cups of water, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Tips
- For a less sweet agua, omit sugar and rely on the natural sweetness of the pineapple.
- Stored in the refrigerator, Agua de Piña keeps for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
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