Thirsty Thursday: Grilled Pineapple Agua Fresca

Name: Grilled Pineapple Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups grilled pineapple; 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled; 1 cup water; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tsp Noble Saltworks Maple Smoked Turbinado Sugar; 3 bottles Topo Chico; 6 oz tequila, Optional; 1 lime, sliced into wedges; 1 tbsp Noble Saltworks Maple Smoked Turbinado Sugar; 1 tsp Jacobsen Salt Co. Habanero Sea Salt

Sep 06, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Quench your thirst with a refreshing twist on a classic beverage with this Grilled Pineapple Agua Fresca! This drink starts with sweet, smoky grilled pineapple and fresh strawberries, blended together with lime juice and a hint of Noble Saltworks Maple Smoked Turbinado Sugar for a burst of flavor. Top it off with bubbly Topo Chico for a sparkling finish, and if you're feeling adventurous, add a splash of tequila for an extra kick. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, this agua fresca is served in a glass rimmed with a zesty mix of habanero sea salt and maple sugar, making it a delightful and refreshing treat for any occasion.

Grilled Pineapple Agua Fresca

Tom Jackson

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Cuisine

Mexican

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

153

Get ready to sip on pure summer vibes with this Grilled Pineapple Agua Fresca! Picture the sweet, smoky goodness of grilled pineapple blended with fresh strawberries and a splash of lime, all topped off with sparkling Topo Chico for a fizzy, refreshing treat. Whether you’re keeping it classic or adding a splash of tequila for extra fun, this drink is the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and just a little bit spicy with its zesty, sugar-salted rim. It’s the ultimate way to cool down and kick back in style!

Ingredients

2 cups grilled pineapple
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
1 cup water
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp Noble Saltworks Maple Smoked Turbinado Sugar
3 bottles Topo Chico
6 oz tequila, Optional

Garnish:

1 lime, sliced into wedges
1 tbsp Noble Saltworks Maple Smoked Turbinado Sugar
1 tsp Jacobsen Salt Co. Habanero Sea Salt

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Directions

Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s pellet grill to 450ºF-500ºF set up for direct grilling with GrillGrate panels installed over the fire box.
Slice the outer layer of the pineapple off of the flesh of the fruit, then slice the pineapple into discs.
Grill the pineapple with the grill lid over, just until lightly charred. Remove from the grill. Let cool. Slice around the core of each pineapple disc. Discard the core section, then give the remaining flesh a rough chop.
Blend the grilled pineapple, strawberries, lime juice, Noble Saltworks Maple Smoked Turbinado Sugar and water until smooth.
Combine the salt and sugar for garnish in a shallow container or plate. Rub the lime wedge on the rim of a glass. Rim the glass with the salt and sugar mixture.
Pour 1/2 cup of the puree into each glass, then slowly top off with Topo Chico. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

Agua frescas, meaning "fresh waters" in Spanish, have been a refreshing staple in Mexican and Latin American cultures for centuries. Originating from the need to stay cool in the hot climates of Mesoamerica, early agua frescas were made by blending fruits, seeds, or flowers with water and sometimes adding a bit of sweetener. The indigenous peoples, particularly the Aztecs, were known to make drinks using ingredients like hibiscus flowers and chia seeds, which are still popular today. As time passed and European influences arrived, the variety of agua frescas expanded to include more tropical fruits like watermelon, pineapple, and tamarind. Today, agua frescas remain a beloved, natural thirst quencher, often sold by street vendors and enjoyed at family gatherings, embodying a deep connection to Mexican heritage and tradition.