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Pineapple and Mint Agua Fresca

Name: Pineapple and Mint Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 litres Cold water; 150 g Sugar to taste; 8 ramitas Fresh mint; 2 Limes; 1 Medium ripe pineapple

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10 min (10 prep + 0 cook) Easy 8 servings Nacional

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 24 Mar 2026 · Updated: 22 Jun 2026

Fresh pineapple agua fresca with mint, refreshing and natural.

About this recipe

Pineapple and mint agua fresca is a refreshing and aromatic drink that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the freshness of mint.

History & Origin

Aguas frescas are a Mexican tradition dating back to pre-Hispanic times, when Mesoamerican peoples prepared refreshing drinks with fruits, seeds and flowers. Pineapple, native to South America, arrived in Mexico in pre-Columbian times.

Estimated cost

£29.72

Total cost

£3.72

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

Calories

0.5g

Protein

22g

Carbohydrates

0.1g

Fat

Fibre

5mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Peel the pineapple, remove the core and cut into chunks. Blend half the pineapple with one litre of water until smooth. Strain.
2
Cut the other half of the pineapple into small cubes to add to the jug.
3
In a large jug, mix the strained pineapple juice with the remaining litre of cold water, sugar and lime juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
4
Add the pineapple cubes and fresh mint sprigs. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving with ice.

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Edmond Bojalil

Founder, Recetas Mexas

Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.