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Pineapple Cucumber Agua Fresca

Pineapple Cucumber Agua Fresca: Your Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Pineapple Cucumber Agua Fresca is a refreshing tropical drink perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Honey Simple Syrup
  • 0.5 cups Honey Adds natural sweetness; can be substituted with agave nectar or sugar.
  • 1 cup Water Using filtered water ensures a clean taste.
For the Agua Fresca
  • 1 medium Cucumber Partially peel for added nutrients.
  • 1 medium Pineapple Ensure it’s ripe for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lime Juice Squeezing fresh limes enhances the drink’s taste.
  • 2 cups Cold, Filtered Water Essential for diluting the mixture.
  • 2 cups Ice Necessary for serving to keep the drink cool.

Equipment

  • high-powered blender
  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until honey dissolves, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Partially peel the cucumber, cut it into 1-inch chunks for blending.
  3. In a high-powered blender, add cucumber, pineapple, lime juice, and 2 cups of cold, filtered water. Blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture, if desired.
  5. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold, filtered water. Adjust sweetness with honey syrup as needed.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or serve immediately over ice garnished with cucumber slices or a pineapple wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Shake or stir before serving if pulp settles.

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