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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cubed
- 4 cups cold water, divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, optional (optional)
- ice, for serving
Instructions
Remove the pineapple crown and rind, then remove the tough core and cut the fruit into chunks.
Place the pineapple, 2 cups cold water, and sugar in a blender.
Blend on high until completely smooth.
Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract the liquid. Straining is recommended for a cleaner, more refreshing texture.
Stir in the remaining 2 cups cold water.
Taste. If the pineapple is very sweet, no additional sugar should be necessary. If desired, stir in the lime juice for a slightly brighter finish.
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
Stir well before serving.
Pour over ice and serve immediately.
Chef's Notes & Storage
Fresh, ripe pineapple makes a substantial difference here. Avoid making the drink excessively sweet; good agua de piña should retain the pineapple's natural acidity.
Part of:Aguas Frescas
