Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca (Printable)

Sweet pineapple and creamy coconut combine for a refreshing, tropical beverage—enjoy chilled on hot days.

# What You’ll 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, optional for garnish
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place pineapple, coconut water, cold water, coconut milk, sweetener, and lime juice into a blender.
02 - Process the mixture on high speed until completely smooth.
03 - Taste the blended beverage and modify sweetness by adding more sweetener if desired.
04 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher for a silkier texture, if preferred.
05 - Introduce ice cubes either to the pitcher or directly into serving glasses.
06 - Distribute the drink over ice and embellish with pineapple wedges and fresh mint leaves as desired. Serve chilled immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical getaway without ever leaving your kitchen.
  • The blend of creamy coconut and tangy pineapple is so cooling you might forget the heat outside entirely.
02 -
  • If you skip straining, sometimes the texture is too pulpy and guests will notice.
  • Using only coconut water makes it lighter, but the coconut milk is what adds the luscious mouthfeel.
03 -
  • Choose pineapple with deep golden color for best flavor; pale pineapples taste dull.
  • Chill your coconut milk and water ahead if you want instant cooling without waiting.
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