Pineapple Jalapeño Agua Fresca (Printable)

Pineapple blended with jalapeño, lime and agave for a bright, cooling drink - serve over ice for summer refreshment.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Steps:

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 -
  • Pineapple and jalapeño team up for a flavor that’s both refreshing and thrilling—trust me, it wakes up your senses in the best way.
  • It’s astonishingly simple to make, yet every pour looks and tastes like a little celebration.
02 -
  • Never underestimate the power of jalapeño—even a few lingering seeds can sneak in heat that builds as the drink chills.
  • Letting the drink sit for just a few minutes in the fridge before serving actually mellows the flavors and brings everything together.
03 -
  • Rinse your blender right away—the sugars can stick fast and no one likes a sticky blender later.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, lightly char the pineapple before blending when you’re feeling fancy.
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