Agua Fresca Pineapple Water Recipe - Agua de Pina

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: parsley

Basil adds a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Remove the rind and skin from a fresh pineapple and cut off the green top crown.

Slice around the core of the pineapple and chop it into chunks, yielding around 4 cups of pineapple.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt and 1/3 cup of sugar over the pineapple chunks.

Mix the pineapple with salt and sugar, then allow it to set for 30 minutes to release natural juices.

Cover the mixture with cling wrap and let it sit for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, transfer the pineapple into a blender and add 1.5 cups of water.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Strain the blended pineapple through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp, if desired.

Pour the strained mixture into a 2-quart pitcher and add 3.5 cups of water to achieve the desired consistency.

Mix well and taste for sweetness, adjusting sugar as needed.

Serve the Agua de Pina over ice.

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