Pineapple, Grapefruit And Cilantro Agua Fresca
Pineapple, Grapefruit And Cilantro Agua Fresca
The name is translated as "fresh water," but the drink is so much more than simple H20. The basic formula: Use water as your base and add pureed fruit, sugar and a hit of citrus. It's a forgiving recipe and always a refreshing one. This recipe is sweet but not too sugary, the pineapple balanced by herbaceous cilantro and zingy grapefruit. Add 2 ounces of your favorite tequila blanca to your glass to net yourself a sprightly Paloma-like cocktail. —Joseph HernandezThis recipe is by Joseph Hernandez and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
servings
4
Total time: 11 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple, cored and sliced into chunks
- leaves from 5 stalks of cilantro (about 1/2 cup)
- juice of 1 grapefruit
- 4 cup water
- agave nectar, to taste
Directions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 whole pineapple (cored and sliced into chunks), the leaves from 5 stalks of cilantro (about 1/2 cup), the juice of 1 grapefruit and 4 cups water. Pulse until well-blended.
- Step 2: With a fine mesh strainer (or strainer lined with cheese cloth), strain mixture into a pitcher or punch bowl. (Blending and straining can be done in two batches.) While I find the juice pleasantly balanced in sweetness, taste the agua fresca and add agave if you want it a little sweeter. Pour over ice.