Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca (Printer-friendly)

Sweet pineapple and coconut combine for a cool, tropical drink. Enjoy chilled with mint for summer refreshment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed (approximately 1/2 medium pineapple)

→ Liquids

02 - 1 cup coconut water
03 - 1 cup cold water
04 - 1/2 cup canned coconut milk, full-fat or light

→ Sweetener

05 - 2 to 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, to taste

→ Citrus

06 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Ice & Garnish

07 - 1 cup ice cubes
08 - Pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
09 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine pineapple, coconut water, cold water, coconut milk, agave syrup or honey, and lime juice in a blender.
02 - Blend all ingredients until the mixture reaches a completely smooth consistency.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding additional agave syrup or honey, as desired.
04 - Pass the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher for a refined, smoother texture.
05 - Add ice cubes to the pitcher or distribute them among individual serving glasses as preferred.
06 - Pour agua fresca over ice and garnish each glass with pineapple wedges and fresh mint leaves if desired.
07 - Serve chilled immediately for optimal flavor and refreshment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This drink is a secret shortcut to vacation vibes, even when all you have is your living room and a blender.
  • You get creamy coconut and juicy pineapple together, so every glass feels special but takes almost no time to make.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending long enough—the smoother, the better, or you'll end up with pulpy sips.
  • Using cold ingredients from the start keeps the drink icy without watering things down later.
03 -
  • The secret is blending longer than you think—give it a full minute for silky smoothness.
  • Straining turns a good agua fresca into an exceptional one, so don’t skip if you like a polished finish.
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