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    Home » Mexico

    Pineapple Agua Fresca Recipe

    Published on Apr 3, 2025 Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    This Pineapple Agua Fresca is a sweet, cooling Mexican drink that is perfect for enjoying in the summertime! Make it with the recipe provided or keep reading for other ways to customize your Agua Fresca!

    Two pineapple agua fresca drinks with mint and pineapple garnish, with whole and sliced pineapple in the background.

    Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!

    Sweet summer days are just around the corner and this Pineapple Agua Fresca is made for summer! Actually it’s great any time of year, but the taste–it tastes like summer. Like freshness, like pool days, like a light tropical breeze.

    If that’s the kind of experience you are craving, this agua fresca is easy to make! The process to make it at first may have you thinking of a smoothie, but the pulp of the fruit is strained, leaving just a flavorful, smooth juice.

    Unlike a Bahama Mama, this tropical drink doesn’t contain any alcohol, so it’s great for refreshment with no regrets! And while an agua fresca may not have healing properties like this Homemade Ginger Drink it has a very subtle, light texture and the fruit provides refreshing fruit flavors!

    There are many variations of agua fresca, and while this recipe specifically is for a pineapple agua fresca, you can also follow some suggestions below to make other flavors as well. If you’re looking for the perfect refreshment to sip alongside a plate of Carne Asada or tacos de camaron, give it a try!

    Jump to:
    • Recipe Origins
    • What Ingredients are in Agua Fresca? 
    • Recipe Variations
    • Tools
    • How to Make Agua Fresca
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Pineapple Agua Fresca

    Recipe Origins

    A glass of pineapple agua fresca with ice, garnished with fresh mint and a pineapple slice, on a wooden board with pineapple chunks.

    Agua Fresca is normally enjoyed in Mexico and many countries in Central America. It can be made with just about any kind of fruit.

    The non-alcoholic drink is most popular among street vendors and can be found on many streets as a refreshing choice.

    The words “Agua Fresca” directly translate to “Fresh waters”, meaning that they are refreshing and cool water-based drinks to enjoy in the heat.

    What Ingredients are in Agua Fresca? 

    Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

    Ingredient shot of ingredients to make Pineapple Agua Fresca.
    1. Pineapple, cubed: I highly recommend fresh pineapple so you don’t get any added sugar from canning juices
    2. Sugar: You can adjust your level of sugar based on the ripeness of your pineapple! You could also leave it out.
    3. Water: You will need some for blending and some for mixing with your strained juice!

    Recipe Variations

    A top-down view of a glass of pineapple agua fresca with ice, mint, and a pineapple slice, placed on a wooden board with pineapple chunks

    You don’t have to use pineapple for agua fresca. Feel free to use whatever sounds good to you, I can almost guarantee that you can make an Agua Fresca out of it! Some options include but are not limited to:

    • Cucumbers
    • Cantelope
    • Mango
    • Honeydew Melon
    • Strawberry
    • Kiwi
    • Watermelon
    • Lemon
    • Horchata
    • Hibiscus
    • Guava
    • Papaya

    And so many more! You can keep the same general ratios, though if you’re using a waterier fruit (like watermelon), you may need to cut back on the amount of coconut water that you add to the recipe. Feel free to taste as you go to ensure the right amount of sugar for your preference.

    Tools

    1. Blender
    2. Strainer or sieve
    3. Cheesecloth

    How to Make Agua Fresca

    A blender filled with cubed pineapple.

    Step One: Add the cubed pineapple, 1 cup water, and sugar to a blender and blend until smooth.

    A blender with freshly blended pineapple mixture.

    Step Two: Pour the mixture through a fine sieve or colander (you can line it with a cheesecloth if it’s not fine enough) to drain out the pulp.

    A measuring cup filled with freshly blended pineapple juice, surrounded by pineapples.

    Step Three: Pour your pineapple juice into a pitcher, along with the remaining water. Mix together along with ice. Serve and enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    • You can drink the pineapple agua fresca without straining, but this is less authentic and is more of a smoothie consistency than juice.
    • Be patient with straining the pulp out of your juice. It may be helpful to leave it for up to 20 minutes to allow all the liquid to drip. That’s where the most flavor comes from! You can also stir the pulp while it is in the strainer to help the juice strain out.
    • For cool and refreshing juice, let it sit in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
    • You can add lime juice for a tart addition if desired.
    • For a Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca, you can use coconut water instead of water.

    Recipe FAQs

    Two glasses of pineapple agua fresca garnished with fresh mint, pineapple wedges.
    How Long Does Agua Fresca Last?

    Your Pineapple Agua Fresca recipe uses fresh ingredients, so I would caution you not to keep it longer than 48 hours. If you make this recipe and have leftovers, make sure to store them in the fridge!

    Is Horchata Agua Fresca?

    Horchata is a type of Agua Fresca made with rice and cinnamon. It also usually contains a bit of milk.

    How Do I Know a Pineapple is Ripe?

    Picking out a perfectly ripe pineapple for this recipe can be hard. Make sure to find a pineapple that smells a bit sweet, has some give when you press it with your fingers, and has a yellow color (but not orange! If it’s orange, it’s usually overripe).

    If you liked this recipe, you may also like these other recipes that I picked out just for you:

    • Butter Tea from Bhutan
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    Two pineapple agua fresca drinks with mint and pineapple garnish, with whole and sliced pineapple in the background.

    Pineapple Agua Fresca

    This Pineapple Agua Fresca is a sweet, cooling Mexican drink that is perfect for enjoying in the summertime! Make it with the recipe provided or keep reading for other ways to customize your Agua Fresca!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Strainer or sieve
    • Cheesecloth

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups fresh pineapple, cubed (about 1 pineapple), the riper the pineapple the sweeter it will be
    • 3-4 cups water
    • 2 tbsp granulated sugar, more or less to taste

    Instructions

    • Add the cubed pineapple, 1 cup water, and sugar to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Pour the mixture through a fine sieve or colander (you can line it with a cheesecloth if it’s not fine enough) to drain out the pulp. Let it sit in the strainer for a bit to ensure that all the liquid strains out.
    • Pour your pineapple juice into a pitcher, along with the remaining water. Mix together along with ice. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
    • Pineapple, cubed: I highly recommend fresh pineapple so you don’t get any added sugar from canning juices.
    • Sugar: You can adjust your level of sugar based on the ripeness of your pineapple!
    • You can drink the pineapple agua fresca without straining, but this is less authentic and is more of a smoothie consistency than juice.
    • Be patient with straining the pulp out of your juice. It may be helpful to leave it for up to 20 minutes to allow all the liquid to drip. That’s where the most flavor comes from! You can also stir the pulp while it is in the strainer to help the juice strain out.
    • For cool and refreshing juice, let it sit in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
    • You can add lime juice for a tart addition if desired.
    • For a Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca, you can use coconut water instead of water.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Maggie says

      May 21, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      What a yummy agua fresca recipe! Everyone loved it.

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      • The Foreign Fork says

        May 22, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        So glad you liked it Maggie! Thank you for the review 🙂

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