Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca.
I might have something that you want to drink more than wine!
And it doesn’t include tequila, rum, vodka or bourbon either. Who am I and what have I done with myself?
It’s been awhile since I made an agua fresca regularly. Back when I was working on Seriously Delish, I was making different versions ‘round the clock in order to find one that I completely loved.
I’ve shared a watermelon and mango version before – and while I always thought that watermelon would remain my favorite, I think I easily have a new one.
PINEAPPLE PEACH!
Strawberry also comes in at a close second, but only because Edgar’s Tacos in the strip district makes the most incredible version. I’ve never seen Eddie suck down a drink as fast as he does with their strawberry agua fresca. It’s definitely packed with sugar and a wonderful treat to have with tacos every once in a while.
In fact, we had Edgar’s at our house a few years ago for a party and they brought a ginormous jug of the agua fresca, like enough to serve 50+ people. Can you say agua fresca for dayssss?
I can. I did. I want to again.
This agua fresca is SO incredibly refreshing. It’s not super sweet and if you’re a fruit lover, it hits the spot. I even find it to be more thirst-quenching than lemonade because it’s just so light and lacks any tartness or sugary aftertaste.
It’s the best thing ever on a hot summer day.
At least the best thing ever right now, because next week you know I’m going to tell you about the next best thing ever. #millennial
And can we talk about the COLOR?! It’s so bright and vibrant and wonderful. I like to use more peaches than pineapple – the pineapple can be overwhelming and take away from that sweet summer peach flavor.
It’s like you’re drinking peach pie in a glass! But… you know, fruit. And water. Fruit water. With mint and lime!
Okay just break out the tequila.
Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 cups water
- 3 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 cup frozen peach slices
- fresh mint
- lime slices for serving
Instructions
- note: to make the simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water (such as 1/4 cup each) in a saucepan over medium heat. whisk until the sugar dissolves and simmer for a minute or two, then remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Add the peaches, pineapple and 1 cup of water to a blender and blend until completely pureed. Using a fine mesh sieve, pour puree through into a large bowl or measuring cup, using a spoon to press the last of the liquid out when you get to the end. Combine the juice with the remaining water, lime juice and simple syrup in a large pitcher. Taste and add more syrup if desired. Chill until cold. Before serving, add the frozen peach slices (to act as your ice cubes!) along with a few ice cubes if you’d like it super cold.
- Serve over crushed ice the extra lime slices and mint.
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73 Comments on “Pineapple Peach Agua Fresca.”
This looks amazing! I love agua fresca. I have peaches and watermelon so I might kind of combine the two recipes. That could be a fun color, right? (I also have tequila, so you know, some of that might fall in there…)
that combo sounds delicious!
YESSS!! This is the stuff, and no booze means I CAN ACTUALLY DRINK something pretty!! Total win :)
woohoo!!
yay!
Loving this!! We have had so many awesome peaches this time of year in Texas. It’s so nice to have a healthy and light recipe to turn to. Can’t wait to try this, Jessica!
thank you! xoxo
Agua Fresca is the best! I first learned all about it while living in Costa Rica for a year – so this is speaking straight to my heart and making me a bit nostalgic! And I love the fruit you included in this – sounds so refreshing and delicious!
thanks rachel! i bet you had the BEST!!
oh, that color! it just screams sunsets and summer. and love that frozen peach as ice cube trick; i don’t like diluted drinks, so that sounds perfectly peachy (:
it works so well. :)
This looks so pretty and delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
thanks meagan!
This looks lovely! Agua fresca isn’t very common in the UK (shame) so I will have to make my own; I make no apologies if a splash of tequila (or rum!) happens to make it’s way in there…
no shame at all. :)
I adore this! I’d be totally happy if it just had peaches but the addition of pineapple – swoon! I need to make this soon!
thanks anna!
Ummm. Yes. You are completely correct. I totally want to drink this more than wine! Dying to have one right now… even though it’s only 9am.. ha!
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good thing is that no alcohol means you can totally have it at 9am!
This looks amazing! I absolutely love your cantaloupe basil aqua fresca from Seriously Delish..I’ve been known to add vodka to it too :) Definitely going to try this version!
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thanks molly!
Yes yes yes!! I want an entire pitcher of this to myself.
thanks love!
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Oh my goodness, YES! This is so gonna have to happen this weekend!
thanks tori!
I need this in my life!
yes you do!
I’d love to feature this in a bachelorette party drink post :) it looks DELISH!
for sure! with some rum, obviously. :)
This sounds great! I think I’ll cut back on the water and make popsicles out of it. I just bought a bunch of bags from Amazon in an attempt to make healthier snacks but had no healthier snack recipe. Now I do! And I’ve got a bunch of peaches trying to go bad I bought over a week ago. Yay! :)
i love that idea!
Of course, by snack, I mean dessert! LOL
I’ll let you know how it comes out.
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hey girl this looks amazing!
spot on. the peach truck is coming today to bedners greenhouse and you have made my day. I’m totally adding Coconut tequila to this because… i can! and Edgar’s Tacos? Gosh I need to get to the strip more often. I feel like I’m missing out on so many awesome food experiences!
Oh my goodness! This is so pretty! I do not think I have ever tried pineapple and peach together but that’s totally happening now.
This is so amazing!! I’m pregnant and can’t have my usual summer cocktail and this is the perfect stand-in?! Thank you for sharing!!
Oh la la! This looks refreshing. I’d love one this afternoon when it’s supposed to be 110°.
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Your photos are incredible! I love the pop of color the agua frescas have, and the way it looks against that turquoise backdrop is (heart emoji, heart emoji, heart emoji)!!! But yes, these with some vodka or tequila sound super dangerous!
Um, I saw your restaurant and immediately went into the kitchen to make this. YUM!
Oops…recipe! Not sure where my mind was when I said restaurant!
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Gorgeous photos, Jessica. And what a beautiful drink, full of summer!
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I made this over the weekend to take to a cookout with friends. Some who are pregnant, and some who are not, and it was a hit! Tequila paired wonderfully :)
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That recipe looks amazing! I will definitely have to try it this summer! :)
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This sounds so delicious and refreshing!! Great use for the last of the summer peaches!
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Are the frozen peaches put in the blender too or just used for ice cubes? About how many 8 ounce glasses does one batch make?