Pineapple Jalapeño Agua Fresca (Printable)

Sweet pineapple, lime, and jalapeño combine into a refreshing Mexican agua fresca—vegan and gluten-free.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Fruit & Vegetables

01 - 4 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeded (for less heat) and chopped
03 - 1 lime, juiced

→ Liquids & Sweeteners

04 - 3 cups cold water
05 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sugar (adjust to taste)
06 - Ice cubes, for serving

# How-To:

01 - In a blender, combine pineapple, jalapeño, lime juice, agave syrup (or sugar), and water.
02 - Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired (add more agave/sugar or jalapeño if needed).
04 - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp (optional, for a smoother drink).
05 - Serve over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedges or extra jalapeño slices, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to play with the balance of sweet and spicy, so it always hits the spot for you.
  • It comes together so quickly that you're sipping within minutes (dangerously convenient, really).
02 -
  • Once I underestimated the jalapeño, and whew—just a few extra seeds turned the batch into something only the bravest would finish.
  • Straining the drink changed it from good to unforgettable—it really highlights the flavors.
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of salt in the blender coaxes out the fruitiness even more.
  • If you want a fizz, swap some water for sparkling after blending to keep it lively.
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