If you drink only one fruity beverage this summer, this Mango Pineapple Agua Fresca should be it. Fresh fruits, icy cold, easy to make and super refreshing.
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This refreshing beverage is super easy to make and it is something I crave during the hot summer months.
This agua fresca recipe is non-alcoholic so my kids can enjoy it as well. I will tell you, however, that it is tasty as a cocktail with vodka, rum or tequila...
Why this agua fresca is so good:
- Easy to make
- Simple ingredients
- Stores well
- Combination of my two favorite agua frescas: mango agua fresca and pineapple agua fresca
- Easy to double or triple for a crowd or party
- Can also be made into popsicle form
Ingredients for mango pineapple agua fresca:
- Fresh mangoes - any kind you like (Can also use frozen if mangoes aren't in season)
- Fresh pineapple ( can also use frozen pineapple if you can't get a fresh, whole pineapple
- Limes
- Sugar
- Water
- Ice cubes
Agua fresca variations:
The flavor combinations are endless and many times its a solitary fruit that makes up the agua fresca, pineapple agua fresca is my fave but adding in mango takes in to a whole new level of deliciousness.
I love doing a combo of two or three fruits and some lime juice to add that hint of sour.
Watermelon is another fruit I love using to make agua fresca. I also love watermelon lemonade and 'Otai, a Tongan watermelon drink I learned how to make years ago from a friend's mom in Hawaii.
I love using strawberries too. Agua fresca is traditionally made with adding in granulated sugar to the drink. This is my version of the beverage with using a little simple syrup rather than adding in granulated sugar to the mixture. Either way works.
I prefer drinks on the lighter side of sweet so I will usually wait until the end of making the recipe to add a little sweetener in, if needed.
It really depends on the ripeness and sweetness of the fruits I use. I always have a jar of simple syrup on hand for sweetening drinks. You can adjust the sweetness to however you like it.
How to make agua fresca:
- Blend the prepared fruit with water
- Strain into a pitcher and add the rest of the water
- Add in the lime juice
- Add in simple syrup until it is to your optimal level of sweetness
Make agua fresca popsicles:
Often times when I make a batch of mango pineapple agua fresca, or any flavor combination, I will make popsicles out of some of it. Just fill molds and freeze.
Love mangos? More mango recipes to try:
And for the more pineapple recipe ideas:
More refreshing drinks to enjoy:
Mango Pineapple Agua Fresca Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and diced - about 4 cups
- 3 large mangoes, peeled, sliced, pit removed, about 3 cups
- 4 cups water, (960 ml)
- 2-3 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Place the pineapple and mango in a blender with 2 cups of water (480 ml) and blend well.
- Strain into a large bowl or pitcher and add the rest of the water. Stir in the lime juice then add simple syrup to desired sweetness. Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Chill completely before serving. Keeps well chilled up to a week in the refrigerator. Makes awesome popsicles too.
Notes
Onyinyechi Uwakwe says
I absolulty like agua frescas. My favorite is the watermelon but now my favorite is the mango! Thanks for providing the recipe!