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    Home » Drinks » Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca Recipe

    Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca Recipe

    Published on Jun 24, 2020 Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by The Foreign Fork This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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

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    “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!”

    What is Agua Fresca? 

    Agua Fresca is a non-alcoholic drink that is made by combining fruit or seeds with water and a sweetener. It all blends together, then is strained to make a light, refreshing and sweet juice!

    This drink is perfect for a hot summer day when a cool drink is needed. You can use whatever blends you’d like, but in my recipe below I made a Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca, which uses fresh pineapple and coconut water. 

    Is Agua Fresca Good for You? 

    Yes! This recipe and many others for Agua Fresca do contain some sugar as sweetener. However, if you want to make your Agua Fresca even healthier,  you can always eliminate the sugar. 

    The rest of the ingredients in this Agua Fresca recipe are healthy, including fruit, coconut water, and lime juice. 

    If you’re trying to limit even natural sugars, do keep in mind that pineapple is high in this. However, this drink is healthier than say, lemonade which contains far more sugar. 

    What Ingredients are in Agua Fresca? 

    Pineapple, cubed
    Coconut water
    Sugar
    Lime juice

    Cup of Agua Fresca

    How to Make Agua Fresca

    Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. 

    Pour the mixture through a sieve or colander to drain out the pulp. Let it sit in the strainer for a bit to ensure that all the liquid strains out. Enjoy! 

    You can also drink the Agua Fresca without straining, but this is more of a smoothie consistency than juice. 

    Where is Agua Fresca From? 

    Agua Fresca is normally enjoyed in Mexico (just like these Tortillas!) and many countries in Central America. The 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 the drink is refreshing and cool and perfect to enjoy in the heat. It would be delicious served alongside this spicy Shrimp Aguachile Verde!

    What other Ingredients Can I Use Instead of Pineapple

    Whatever sounds good to you, I can almost guarantee that you can make an Agua Fresca out of it! Some options include: 

    • Cucumbers
    • Mango
    • Melon
    • Strawberry
    • Watermelon 
    • Lemon
    • Horchata
    • Hibiscus
    • Guava
    • Papaya

    And so many more! You can keep the same general ratios, thought 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. 

    How Long Does Agua Fresca Last? 

    Your 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! 

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    Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca Recipe

    This Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca Recipe is a sweet, cooling drink that is perfect for enjoying summertime! Make it with the recipe provided or keep reading for other ways to customize your Agua Fresca!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: drink recipes, Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 390kcal
    Author: The Foreign Fork

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups pineapple, cubed
    • 1 cup coconut water
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp lime juice

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Pour the mixture through a sieve or colander to drain out the pulp. Let it sit in the strainer for a bit to ensure that all the liquid strains out. Enjoy!
    • You can also drink the agua fresca without straining, but this is more of a smoothie consistency than juice.

    Notes

    Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 1158mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 247mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg
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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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