Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca (Printable version)
A refreshing blend of sweet pineapple and juicy peaches creates this light, naturally sweetened beverage perfect for warm weather gatherings.
# 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 Prepare:
01 - In a blender, combine the diced pineapple, sliced peaches, cold water, and lime juice. Blend on high until completely smooth.
02 - Taste and add agave syrup or sugar as desired, blending briefly to combine.
03 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp or reserve for smoothies.
04 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and fruit slices if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The combination of pineapple and peach creates this incredible tropical sunshine flavor that tastes like vacation in a glass
- It takes literally ten minutes from start to finish but tastes like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot
02 -
- Straining might seem fussy but it makes the difference between a juice bar drink and something with unpleasant texture
- Chilling the blended mixture actually mellows the flavors and lets them meld together beautifully
03 -
- Room temperature fruit blends more smoothly than fruit straight from the refrigerator
- Press the pulp through the strainer with the back of a spoon to get every drop of liquid