Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca (Printable)
Cool, refreshing blend of ripe pineapple and juicy peaches with lime, lightly sweetened and served chilled over ice.
# What You’ll 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 (optional)
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Peach or pineapple slices
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine diced pineapple, sliced peaches, cold water, and lime juice in a blender. Process on high speed until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
02 - Taste the blended mixture and add agave syrup or sugar as desired. Blend briefly for 10-15 seconds to incorporate sweetener evenly.
03 - Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Press firmly with a spatula to extract maximum liquid. Discard pulp or reserve for smoothies.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve over ice glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves and fruit slices if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It turns peak season fruit into something that feels like a revelation, especially on days when the air feels too thick to breathe
- The pineapple gives it this bright tropical backbone while peaches bring all that familiar summer sweetness you crave
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- The straining step is non negotiable unless you like a thicker, pulpy texture that changes the whole experience
- Room temperature fruit will blend differently than cold fruit, so adjust your water accordingly
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- Freeze leftover fruit on a baking sheet, then store in bags for agua fresca all year round
- If your peaches are stubbornly underripe, let them sit in a paper bag for a day before using