Pineapple Agua Fresca
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If vodka isn't your thing, you can still use the pineapple skin to infuse your favorite spirit, or just skip the booze altogether.


Serves or Makes: Serves 4

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ingredients

  • 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced (saving some of the skin)
  • 8 ounces vodka (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 jalapeno (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, packed
  • Juice of one lime
  • 2 cups water

Method

  • Step 1

    Cut pineapple. Add skins to a mason jar and top with vodka. Let infuse for at least 24 hours (optional).

  • Step 2

    In a high speed blender, combine pineapple, sugar, jalapeno, mint, lime juice, and water. Run mixture through a fine mesh strainer.

  • Step 3

    Fill four glasses with ice. Top with pineapple mixture and 2 oz of vodka for each. Serve immediately