Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca (Printable)

Tropical pineapple and creamy coconut blend for a refreshing chilled drink, perfect for sunny days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups diced fresh pineapple (about half a 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 to 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, adjusted to taste

→ Citrus

06 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Ice & Garnish

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add pineapple, coconut water, cold water, coconut milk, agave syrup or honey, and lime juice into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is thoroughly pureed and smooth.
03 - Taste and adjust the level of sweetness, adding more agave syrup or honey if desired.
04 - Pass the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher for a silkier texture, if preferred.
05 - Add ice cubes to the pitcher or divide among individual glasses.
06 - Pour beverage over ice and garnish with pineapple wedges and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately, well-chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This drink packs a big punch of cooling sweetness with almost no effort—especially when the weather is relentless.
  • Every time I serve it, the conversation always turns to 'what's in this?' because people can't believe how good fresh pineapple and coconut taste together.
02 -
  • Blending too long with ice made my first batch watery—add ice after blending for proper texture.
  • Straining the drink turned out to be the difference between a pulpy juice and something restaurant-worthy.
03 -
  • Chill all ingredients before blending for maximum refreshment.
  • Let guests garnish their own glasses—the fun and color always gets everyone smiling.
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