Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca (Print Version)

Lightly sweetened tropical fruit drink blending fresh pineapple and peaches with lime.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Place diced pineapple, sliced peaches, cold water, and lime juice in blender container.
02 - Process on high speed until mixture is completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
03 - Add agave syrup or sugar as desired, blend briefly to incorporate sweetener evenly.
04 - Pour blended mixture through fine mesh strainer into large pitcher, press firmly with spoon to extract maximum liquid. Discard pulp or reserve for smoothies.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor, or serve immediately over ice.
06 - Add fresh mint leaves and fruit slices to glasses if desired for presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of pineapple and peach creates this incredible tropical flavor that somehow still feels light and refreshing
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant
  • You can adjust the sweetness to match whatever mood you're in that day
02 -
  • The first time I skipped the strainer step, the texture was gritty and kind of ruined the whole experience, so don't be tempted to skip this even if you're feeling lazy
  • If you make this more than a few hours ahead, give it a quick stir before serving because natural separation is totally normal
03 -
  • Freeze some of the fruit ahead of time and use it instead of regular ice cubes so your drink doesn't get watered down as it sits
  • The secret to restaurant-quality texture is pressing firmly on the strainer until no more liquid comes through, even if it takes an extra minute

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