This Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca is one of my favorite ways to use fresh summer fruit. Sweet pineapple and strawberries blend together into a light, refreshing drink that's perfect for hot afternoons, barbecues, or simply keeping cool.
It takes just a few ingredients and about 10 minutes to make, making it an easy drink to enjoy all summer long.
Ingredients
- Pineapple – Choose a ripe pineapple for the sweetest flavor.
- Strawberries – Fresh berries work best here.
- Blood orange – Adds a hint of citrus, but a regular orange works too. They aren't in season here in the United States, so use whatever you can find that has good flavor. I love to use them for the added color.
- Sugar – Adjust to taste, or substitute your preferred sweetener.
- Water
Steps For Making Agua Frescas
Roughly chop the pineapple, strawberries, and blood orange.
Add the fruit, sugar, and water to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
For a smoother agua fresca, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. I usually do, but if you don't mind a little pulp, feel free to skip this step.
Serve over ice and enjoy.
Notes for the Agua Fresca
- Taste before serving and add more sugar if your fruit isn't especially sweet.
- Chill the fruit before blending for an extra-cold drink. If the agua fresca is too thick, stir in a little more water until it reaches the consistency you like.
- Fresh fruit gives the best flavor, but frozen fruit works in a pinch.
Variations
Try swapping the fruit for another favorite combination:
- Tamarind
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew
- Peach
- Blackberry
- Cucumber and mint
Food Options
Maybe you would like to serve this drink with a meal? Let me share a few ideas I think would go really well with this!
- How about a spicy shrimp buddha bowl? It is so good and so tasty!
- Mango Salsa is a recipe I recently published. I love the sweet and spicy combo!
- A Blackened Halibut Bowl is also a really great option!
- Chicken Tostadas are a family favorite!
- This Chicken Enchilada Soup is also really delicious!
Cooling Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled
- Juice of 1 blood orange or 1 navel orange
- 3 tablespoons sugar or to taste
- 6 cups water divided
Instructions
- Add the pineapple and 2 cups of the water to a blender. Blend until mostly smooth.
- Add the strawberries, orange juice, sugar, and 2 more cups of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve if desired, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
- Stir in the remaining water until the agua fresca reaches your preferred consistency. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- Serve chilled over ice.
Notes
- Fresh fruit gives the best flavor, but frozen fruit can be substituted if needed.
- Straining creates a smoother drink, but you can leave the pulp in if you prefer.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir well before serving, as the fruit will naturally separate.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!