Agua de Pina
Mexican Pineapple Water
Drink Recipe

Try this as a refreshing alternative to lemonade on a hot summer day.

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Ingredients

1 ripe fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed
1 cup sugar
6 cups water
~ ice cubes
~ lime slices or mint leaves for garnish
Directions

1. Place the pineapple cubes, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a blender and liquefy.

2. Pour the liquid through a wire mesh strainer set over a spacious mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds.

3. Add the remaining water to the bowl and mix well.

4. Pour the Agua de pina into a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for several hours. (Or, serve immediately over ice, garnished with lime slices or mint leaves.

 

Preparation Time: 
15 minutes.