Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca (Printable Version)
Cool down with blended pineapple and peaches in this light, naturally sweet Mexican beverage ready in just 10 minutes.
# 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 (optional)
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Peach or pineapple slices
# Directions:
01 - Combine diced pineapple, sliced peaches, cold water, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
02 - Taste the blended mixture and add agave syrup or sugar as desired. Blend briefly to incorporate the sweetener.
03 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Press firmly with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp or reserve for smoothies.
04 - Refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and fruit slices if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It hits that perfect spot between sweet and tangy without any artificial aftertaste
- You can adjust everything to match exactly what your tastebuds are craving today
02 -
- Overly ripe fruit will make your agua fresca taste fermented rather than fresh
- Adding ice directly to the pitcher dilutes the flavor over time, so serve over ice in individual glasses instead
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- If your fruit isn't perfectly sweet, a pinch of salt rounds out the flavor
- Room temperature fruit blends more smoothly than cold fruit from the refrigerator