Cool off with a tasty Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca. It is ridiculously easy to make and contains 3 ingredients: pineapple, fresh mint, and water. Just add pineapple, mint, and water to your blender and you’re ready to go!
What is Agua Fresca?
Agua Fresca is a traditional Latin American drink made of fresh or frozen fruit, water, and usually a sweetener. It reminds me of the sweet and fruity drinks I had as a kid, only agua fresas are made with real fruit.
Does Every Agua Fresca Recipe Have Sweetener in It?
With my agua fresca, I skipped the sweetener and used mint to add a hint a sweetness instead. You can use the sweetener of your choice, to taste if yours still tastes too tart for you.
Want Even More Fruity Drinks?
This Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca will quench your thirst long, but Strawberry Shrub, Blackberry Mint Lemon Switchel, and Homemade Blueberry Thyme Syrup are also great choices.
What If I Don’t Have Pineapple or Mint?
You can try this Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca with different fruits and herbs. If you use a fruit like strawberries or mango you might have to add some sweetener if the fruit is not ripe and sweet.
Also you don’t have to do a fruit and an herb. Try mixing fruits or just use a single fruit.
My Fruit Isn’t Sweet Enough, Can I Add a Sweetener?
Of course you can. A liquid sweetener will mix in better at room temperature. But you can still use vegan sugar if you make a simple syrup by adding 1 part sugar to 1 part hot water. Then add as needed to the Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca. That will allow you to sweeten little by little.
Can I Use Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca As a Cocktail Mixer?
The pineapple mint agua fresca would also be a great base for a grown-up rum cocktail. But mint goes great with gin too. Or mock it into a fancy mocktail by adding a little sparkling water.
Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple chunks
- 3 cups water
- 25 mint leaves
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. If you don't have a powerful blender you may want to strain out the pulp.
- Serve over ice or cold or both!
Bobbie says
May 8, 2016 at 2:31 pmI love all your cookbooks and blogs! Is the Instant Pot the same as a pressure cooker? Just wondering if I can isr your newest cookbook with my pressure cooker??
Kathy Hester says
May 17, 2016 at 7:47 pmThe Instant Pot has an electric pressure cooker in it. The recipes should work in any electric pressure cooker, but might need to be modified for a stove-top pressure cooker.
Letty/ Letty's Kitchen says
May 9, 2016 at 2:24 pmOh yum–I love agua fresca and will be making this one soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2016 at 2:27 pmWow, could this delicious sip be any easier?? Must make…right now!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
May 9, 2016 at 5:31 pmthis sounds sooo refreshing, perfect for this time of the year.
Laura says
May 9, 2016 at 8:28 pmI love the combination of pineapple and mint. SO summery and refreshing!
Jenn says
May 9, 2016 at 9:44 pmOh, I would love one of these right now….and then every day this summer! It sounds so refreshing and delicious!
Kelly @ TastingPage says
May 9, 2016 at 10:38 pmThat looks so refreshing and delicious. Vacation in a glass!
Aimee says
May 10, 2016 at 4:08 pmI am dying to drink this right now!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
May 11, 2016 at 12:21 amOk, I’m seriously trying this next time I buy a pineapple! This sounds amazing and it’s so easy!! Perfect for the summer!
Uma ( Simple Sumptuous Cooking) says
May 11, 2016 at 12:51 amI like pineapple! This one is perfect me. Looks refreshing!
[email protected] says
May 11, 2016 at 11:50 amI adore pineapple and this sounds so good for refreshments during this hot weather we are having!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
May 12, 2016 at 7:20 amYum! This looks so refreshing! I can’t wait to give it a try 😉
Michelle says
May 12, 2016 at 1:44 pmOh my I’m going to make this right now. Perfect for my weight loos. Thanks
Molly says
May 12, 2016 at 5:52 pmWhat a pretty looking recipe and perfect for summers. I love Agua Fresca and love the combinations you have used.
Donna says
May 13, 2016 at 12:17 amOh yum, this sounds super refreshing and delicious! Perfect for this beautiful warm weather 🙂
Gin says
May 15, 2016 at 12:13 amMmm, pineapple and mint sounds so sweet and refreshing! I’d love a pitcher of these on the back porch this summer.
Joann Lakes says
June 17, 2018 at 7:50 pmThis is like tepache except it isn’t fermented. If you enjoy this beverage then invest a few days ( almost completely hands off) making tepache. You won’t regret it.
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