Vetri Cooking Lab

Pineapple Agua Fresca

This refreshing Pineapple Agua Fresca is a great way to stay hydrated during the warmer months. Get creative by adding in your favorite fruit as an addition or leave as is!

Ingredients

4-5 cups of pineapple (about 1 medium to large fruit)
4 cups of water
Juice of 2 limes
2 cups of ice cubes, plus more if desired
Fresh mint, to garnish

Directions

Place the ingredients except for mint in a blender or, if using an immersion blender, into a container with high sides. Puree until completely smooth. If you want a thinner consistency, add more water.
Serve over more ice, if desired, and garnish with whole or chopped mint leaves. Enjoy!

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Vetri Cooking Lab

Pineapple Agua Fresca

Ingredients

4-5 cups of pineapple (about 1 medium to large fruit)
4 cups of water
Juice of 2 limes
2 cups of ice cubes, plus more if desired
Fresh mint, to garnish

Directions

Place the ingredients except for mint in a blender or, if using an immersion blender, into a container with high sides. Puree until completely smooth. If you want a thinner consistency, add more water.
Serve over more ice, if desired, and garnish with whole or chopped mint leaves. Enjoy!

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