Name: Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks ripe; 2 cups cold water plus more to taste; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish; 1 to 2 tbsp agave nectar to taste; pinch sea salt optional; ice for serving; pineapple wedges optional garnish; lime wheels optional; sparkling water optional splash

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Overview

Prep12 min

Cook0 min

Total12 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh pineapple chunksripe2 cups cold waterplus more to taste3 tbsp fresh lime juice1/2 cup fresh mint leavesplus more for garnish1 to 2 tbsp agave nectarto tastepinch sea saltoptional icefor serving pineapple wedgesoptional garnish lime wheelsoptional sparkling wateroptional splash

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Equipment

Blender
Fine mesh sieve
Pitcher
Glasses

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Method

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Blend the pineapple

Blend pineapple, water, lime juice, mint, agave, and a pinch of salt until smooth and bright.

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Strain the pitcher

Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently. Taste and add a little more water or agave if you like.

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Pour over ice

Fill glasses with ice, pour the agua fresca, and garnish with mint and pineapple. Add a splash of sparkling water if you want extra fizz.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment