Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca (Printable View)

Enjoy fruity pineapple and coconut agua fresca—dairy-free, vegan, and ideal for cooling off on warm days.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed (about 1/2 medium pineapple)

→ Liquids

02 - 1 cup coconut water
03 - 1 cup cold water
04 - 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat or light)

→ Sweetener

05 - 2–3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, to taste

→ Citrus

06 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Ice & Garnish

07 - 1 cup ice cubes
08 - Pineapple wedges and fresh mint leaves, optional garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Add pineapple cubes, coconut water, cold water, coconut milk, agave syrup or honey, and lime juice to the blender.
02 - Process the mixture until fully blended and creamy.
03 - Taste the blend and add more sweetener if desired.
04 - If preferred, pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove fiber and achieve a smoother drink.
05 - Place ice cubes into the pitcher or directly into glasses for serving.
06 - Pour the beverage over ice and decorate with pineapple wedges and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately, well chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a cool secret weapon for impressing friends when the temperature climbs.
  • Each sip tastes refreshingly tropical, like lemonade's much more glamorous cousin.
02 -
  • Don’t skip tasting after blending—one batch was accidentally tart for me and needed rescue with extra agave.
  • Blending frozen pineapple makes it slushie-like, and friends still talk about 'that fancy version' weeks later.
03 -
  • Straining the drink creates a silkier finish—especially handy if you’re making it for a crowd.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the blender; it enhances sweetness and makes the flavors pop.
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