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Sugar-Free PIneapple-Ginger Agua Fresca
Pineapple-Ginger Agua Fresca is the most refreshing drink for summertime sipping! Made with juicy, golden fresh or frozen pineapple and fresh ginger root, this Mexican mocktail is a great way to hydrate!
Course
Drinks and Cocktails
Cuisine
Mexican
Diet
Gluten Free
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
52
kcal
Author
Elaine
Equipment
1 blender
Ingredients
5
cups
pineapple cubes,
fresh or frozen
4
cups
cold filtered water,
divided
2
teaspoons
ginger root,
finely grated
½
cup
sweetener,
Monkfruit, maple syrup, or agave.
mint leaves, lime slices, pineapple spears,
for garnish
Instructions
Remove the top and base of a fresh, very ripe pineapple and remove the skin and eyes.
Slice into spears and then cubes, reserving a few cubes or spears for garnish.
Add the pineapple cubes to a blender with 1 cup water and blend until smooth. You may have to use a tamper or purée the pineapple in batches.
Add the sweetener and grated ginger and blend until smooth. Add the remaining 3 cups of water and blend.
Pour the mixture through a sieve into a bowl to remove the pulp.
Pour the strained mixture into tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish and serve!
Notes
See the post for suggestions for alternatives to ice cubes.
Nutrition
Calories:
52
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg
|
Potassium:
114
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
60
IU
|
Vitamin C:
49
mg
|
Calcium:
13
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg