Spicy Pineapple Agua Fresca Recipes

PINEAPPLE AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Add the pineapple chunks and water in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Don't fill your blender more than two-thirds of the way full. Work in batches if needed.
• (Optional) Strain the pineapple pulp for a smoother consistency with a medium sieve.
• Pour the pineapple juice in a large pitcher and add the sweetener and lime juice. Adjust according to how sweet your pineapple is. If using herbs, muddle them gently before adding them to the pitcher. Serve chilled or over ice. Makes about 8 cups.

SPICY PINEAPPLE AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Bring water, peppers and mint to boil in saucepan; cook 1 min. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 min. Pour through fine-mesh strainer into bowl. Discard strained solids. Refrigerate flavored water 1 hour or until completely cooled.
• Add flavored water to drink mix in 1-gal. glass or plastic pitcher; stir until dissolved.
• Process pineapple in food processor until smooth. Add to flavored lemonade; mix well. Stir in seltzer.

AGUA FRESCA DE PINA Y ESPINACAS (PINEAPPLE SPINACH AGUA FRESCA)

Steps:

• Combine pineapple, spinach, and sweetener in a blender. Add 2 cups water and blend until smooth.
• Pour into a pitcher and add the remaining 4 cups water.

SPICY PINEAPPLE AND CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• 1. Purée cucumber and chile in blender until smooth. Pour mixture through fine strainer, pressing down on solids to extract all liquid. (You should have about 1 cup cucumber juice.) 2. Pour cucumber juice into large pitcher, and stir in pineapple juice, agave nectar, lime juice, and cayenne pepper. 3. To serve: Pour 2 oz. vodka over ice or frozen pineapple cubes, if using, in tall glass. Top with 1 cup pineapple mixture.

PINEAPPLE AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Place pineapple, lime juice, mint, and sugar in blender. Blend on HIGH until mixture is frothy, about 30sec. to 1min.
• Pour into a tall pitcher. Add club soda and stir once or twice to mix. Immediately pour into sugar-dipped, ice-filled glasses. Garnish each serving with a mint sprig.

AGUA FRESCA DE PINA Y PEPINO (PINEAPPLE AND CUCUMBER)

Steps:

• Combine pineapple, cucumber, and sweetener in a blender. Add 2 cups water and blend until smooth.
• Pour into a pitcher and add the remaining 2 cups water.

PINEAPPLE AND LIME AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Peel the pineapple and chop the flesh, removing core and "eyes.".
• You should have about 1 lb of fruit.
• Put pineapple in food processor or blender and add the lime juice and half the mineral water.
• Puree to a smooth pulp.
• Stop processor and scrape the mixture from the side once or twice during processing.
• Place a strainer over a large bowl.
• Tip the pineapple pulp into the strainer and press it through with a wooden spoon.
• Pour the strained mixture into a large jug, cover and chill in the fridge for about 1 hour.
• Stir in the remaining mineral water and sugar to taste.
• Serve with ice.
• (I'm thinking the grown-ups may want to add something else as well - rum or vodka or tequila all come to mind).