Pineapple Basil Agua Fresca (Print)

Sweet pineapple and aromatic basil combine with lime for a fresh, revitalizing summer beverage.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruits & Herbs

01 - 1 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped (approximately 4 cups)
02 - 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
03 - 1 lime, juiced

→ Sweetener

04 - 2-3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, to taste

→ Liquid

05 - 3 cups cold water

→ Garnish

06 - Pineapple wedges
07 - Fresh basil sprigs
08 - Lime slices
09 - Ice cubes

# Instructions:

01 - Combine chopped pineapple, basil leaves, lime juice, and sweetener in a blender. Add 2 cups cold water and blend on high speed until completely smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract all liquid while removing pulp.
03 - Stir in the remaining 1 cup of cold water. Taste and adjust sweetness according to preference.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if time permits, or serve immediately over ice. Garnish each glass with pineapple wedges, fresh basil, and lime slices.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking involved
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for all dietary preferences
  • Uses only fresh, wholesome ingredients without artificial flavors or colors
  • The unexpected pairing of pineapple and basil creates a unique, sophisticated flavor
  • Easily customizable to suit your taste preferences and sweetness level
  • A stunning, colorful beverage that impresses guests at any gathering
02 -
  • Use frozen pineapple chunks if fresh isn't available—it makes the drink instantly cold
  • Bruise the basil leaves gently before blending to release more aromatic oils
  • Save the pineapple core for making a second, lighter batch of agua fresca
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the natural sweetness of the pineapple
  • Freeze leftover agua fresca in ice cube trays to add to future batches without diluting
  • For maximum flavor, let the blended mixture sit for 5 minutes before straining
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