Today we’re making a refreshing pineapple mango agua fresca!
Last week I dusted off the grill for some carne asada and made this agua fresca to go along with our tacos, and didn’t realize I hadn’t shared the recipe yet. So, I’m sharing it with you today! It’s light, it’s refreshing, and perfect for the hot weather we have coming up. Although we’re making an agua fresca today, this recipe would also work great for paletas. Simply omit 1 1/2 cups of water, add extra sugar, and pour into your favorite paleta molds.
What is an Agua Fresca?
Agua frescas are traditional Mexican drinks, and the name roughly translates to “Fresh Waters” that are typically made with water and fresh ripe fruit. If you happen to visit any taqueria in the US, they’re likely to have a few different flavors to choose from, but the core offerings always tend to include; agua de jamaica (hibiscus), agua de tamarindo (tamarind), and horchata (rice drink)!
Tips to Make this Pineapple Mango Agua Fresca
One of the most important tips I can give you, is to use ripe fruits for your agua fresca! Using ripe fruits will give you better flavor, and better sweetness so you don’t have to use a lot extra added sugar. To make this pineapple mango agua fresca you’ll need a ripe pineapple, ripe mangoes, a lime, water, and sugar.
If I’m using mangoes in a recipe, I’m always going to reach for champagne (also known as ataulfo) mangoes. They just have a deeper and richer flavor profile, and work a lot better in recipes. If your fruit is underripe, I recommend omitting a cup of water to avoid diluting the flavor even more.
Pair this Pineapple Mango Agua Fresca with some of my Favorite Dishes:
Tacos de Papa
Pozole Rojo
Bean & Cheese Dip
That’s all I have for you today, I hope you have a great weekend, y nos vemos pronto!
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Servings 10 cups
Calories 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Ripe Pineapple
- 4 cups Diced Mango (From about 4 large Mangoes)
- 1 Lime
- 6 cups Water , divided
- ¼ cup Sugar , plus more tot taste
Instructions
- Start by peeling the pineapple, removing the core and slicing the pineapple into large chunks. Transfer the large pineapple chunks to a blender, then add in the diced mango.
- Juice the lime into the blender, then add in 1 cup of water. Blend for 1 minute on high speed until smooth.
- Strain this mixture into a large pitcher, then add in the remaining 5 cups of water.
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